When I became a DJ 28 years ago, the healing power of music is what drew me in and captivated my heart and soul. Listening to “Wednesday Night” by Dubtribe on the dancefloor in Vegas, I SO was down on myself and filled with self-loathing because I knew I was not living my purpose and was struggling to find what God wanted for me. I used to say Universe but 10 years ago, after nearly dying, I embraced calling God, God. Back to the dancefloor.. the incessant lyrics:

“You are beautiful, you are perfect just the way you are”

Swirled on repeat on the booming sound system at Club Utopia.

My negative, judgmental mind fought them:

“NO you’re not - you suck - you SHOULD be doing more, doing better”

Moonbeam wouldn’t shut up - she kept singing:

“You are beautiful, you are perfect just the way you are”

Neither would my inner Judgy Mc Judgerson:

“Who do you think you are? You have to hustle to be perfect, you suck, you have to prove yourself to be loved and worthy - you are NOT beautiful and perfect just the way you are”

FFS - this woman would literally not shut up - singing like an Angel sent to heal us all:

“You are beautiful, you are perfect just the way you are”

How dare she keep singing...... but...after about 5 rounds of this something unexpected happened...

The judge and jury were dismissed.

I felt an overwhelming tidal wave of LOVE and truth wash over me.

She was right, I am beautiful and perfect just the way I am. The past 28 years of believing the negative programs running in and ruining my mind were dissolved.

Right there, on the rainbow lit dancefloor, in Sin City of all places.

I knew something had shifted in my soul because of this Angelic tribal electronic music and thought of John Lennon - “Imagine” and Bob Marley “Get Up Stand Up” and how music is MEDICINE for our souls.

I knew on that dancefloor, I had found the next chapter of my Divine Purpose.

What does this have to do with Gregorian Chants and Inner peace Val?

Glad you asked.

Fast-forward 18 years from the dancefloor, now on the hotel floor, cold, naked, alone, hair covered in vomit after trying to leave the planet.

I discuss more details of this shame-filled episode in the 11x LOVE Code, but for now let’s focus on who was actually in the room with me. You probably guessed it... God was in the room.

God is ALWAYS in the room.

I begged for forgiveness and to not let my children lose their Mommy and to please help me. PLEASE.

Thus began my recent 10 year walk with God. Through music, chanting, meditation, prayer, and journaling I started to heal and reveal the truth that LOVE is my Divine Purpose.

Easier said than done.

My poor kids will tell you that Mommy was a nightmare to live with and the emotional ups and downs were very hard for them and that they felt like they were on eggshells around me. Oh how I wish I knew what I know now and I wish I started these practices 40 years ago so I could have been the Mommy that my babies deserved then.

But, God has a plan and there is always growing to be done.

I still had and do have old codes running the show.

They are like ruts in a muddy road, easy to drive on if you just push the gas, no need to steer.

But when you want to go in a new direction it takes repetition and force to steer in a new direction at every fork in the road (aka trigger/stimulus) until new ruts are formed (neuroplasticity)

“But Val what about the Gregorian chants?”

What helped me the most during the past 10 years has been my morning LOVE practice of singing - yes the journaling and meditation and prayer work but the vibes and the singing are where I feel most connected to God.

Since doing Kundalini yoga teacher training 9 years ago, I have used the chants of my teachers and practice. They feel at home in my heart and through the vibes and intentions, connect me with the ONE who was with me on the floor - and of course is ALWAYS with me - and YOU.

The JESUS WHISPER

6 days ago I was called to investigate Jesus and the Bible even further and to listen to Gregorian chants.

When I get those loud whispers I listen. I know music a gateway.

Sometimes music is:

A gateway to darkness, anger, fear, and pain.

Mystical medicine for your soul.

When I DJ’d my goal was to always use positive uplifting lyrics like I heard “You are beautiful you are perfect just the way you are”

Music is code, it is language, it casts a spell on your soul.

When listening to harsh music the spell is pain and discnnection from God.

When listening to beautiful music the spell is LOVE and connection to God.

This is not witchcraft but intentional programming of subconscious, a form of self-hypnosis.

Music is an air freshener or a stinky fart

As an empath I am very sensitive to my surroundings, I imagine you are too.

When I hear horrible music I cringe like the guy next to me just farted after eating a spicy black bean burrito and run for safety.

I feel like I need my spiritual hazmat suit to protect me from the bad vibes so I rarely go out anymore unless I know exactly the vibes I am entering into. In my past I would drink to numb the overwhelm and fit in, in social situations but unfortunately that lets demons and negative energies in.

So, when I recently discovered that Gregorian chants can irritate and cast away demons and negative energies, I have been listening all day for the past 3 days.

Quietly in the background when working but sometimes I crank it up and clean the house and cast away any hidden little gremlins with the chants and bells.

Like fresh citrus air freshener after a big poop.

Demons and the darkness are real and not to be taken lightly. I’ll dive in another article in the near future on my direct experience. Like you, I am a fellow traveler and seeker of truth, LOVE, meaning, and God. Right now, Jesus and the Bible have me doing more introspection and learning.

So I wanted to share what I have been listening to with you and hear what your experience has been with sacred music, demons, and darkness.

If you need support or are in a medical emergency, seek immediate professional support. Confronting the darkness in life takes a village so don’t try to do this alone if you feel like you are being spiritually attacked or have demonic attachments. Reach out to your clergy or trusted advisors for help.

Please enjoy the sounds below and share your reflections.

God Bless YOU!

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Aloha Fellow Freedom Lover,

Bitcoin. Psychedelics. God.

Three things your Mama probably wouldn’t want you arguing about at the dinner table.

At my dinner table, these are not edgy or taboo topics to be feared or avoided. They are three of the most powerful doorways I have found into freedom, LOVE, and purpose.

So pull up a chair, grab a yummy coffee and let’s dive in.

Dear God Are You There? It’s Me, Margaret.

IYKYK.

My family was not religious but as a young girl I was curious about this miraculous white-robed God people spoke of.

When I was 13 years old, I remember riding my bike in Tempe, AZ and taking myself to Sunday church at different places to explore yet feeling icky every time I left, but I kept trying because I wanted to know this God character.

My young mind didn’t understand if God was so almighty and powerful and the supreme creator of everything, why would God make the devil, evil, and allow children to starve in Africa?

I didn’t understand why if God was everywhere all the time, that according to some of these priests and preachers, I could only talk to God through them - mere mortal men?

I didn’t understand why God, who is supposed to be all-loving and forgiving like a father, would condemn me to a fiery hellscape for eternity if I made mistakes and didn’t follow laws and rules written by these mere mortal men?

That made zero sense.

So after many confusing attempts, I ditched the whole idea of God, until that night under the streetlight.

Doorways on the Sidewalks

2 years later, freshman year of high school, my friend Sandy and I got some LSD from her brother, the local dealer.

He told us it would be cool. We wanted to be cool…so we put that tiny paper square on our tongues and waited, and waited and waited to be cool.

Little did we know as we wandered like pirates around the neighborhood, slowly slipping into our rainbow trip, that our minds would be blown to smithereens on the sidewalk in front of her house for the next 8 hours.

All at once, everything started to make sense and NOT make sense.

I was looking for God but couldn’t find “Him” but I saw and felt the interconnectivity of everything, all of the above, all of the time, forever and beyond.

Listening to the crickets serenade us into the sunrise, I definitely felt something beautiful, mysterious and sacred beyond my current messy, lonely, and traumatized 15-year old world.

Was it “God”? Of course it was. Just minus the white robe.

After that, I was changed forever but had no one I trusted, to talk with about the cosmic soul tsunami I just lived through.

The next 40+ years turn into a magical mystery tour of seeking meaning, living on a sailboat, being miserable as an accountant in corporate, djing around the world, having a family, entrepreneur stress, peri-menopause meltdown, unsafe marriage, alcohol abuse, demons, suicide attempt, rehab, freedom, loneliness, regret, shame, relapse, single-parenting failures, life-saving Ibogaine, life-remodeling, victories and reconnection with my truth and the power of LOVE ~ GOD.

Why the heck am I telling you all this?

Because if you are like me and many humans, you’re a badass most of the time and you seek relief -freedom- from pain and suffering every chance you get.

What I had to learn the hard way was there is no pill, sip, or trip that will “heal” you of your trauma, pain, and disconnection or make you “cool” or give you lasting freedom.

They are simply doorways and you must do the integration and daily work, proof of work, to get lasting results.

You don’t go to the dentist once a year and expect your teeth to stay pearly clean.

Why would we expect that with our mental and spiritual health?

Sadly what I see now, especially in “conscious” communities, are pseudo-shamans pretending to be enlightened souls on a mission to free humanity, serving “tea”, facilitating weekend warrior psychedelic journeys, administering Ibogaine to folks suffering from addiction, and then they send you on your merry little way, minus a few thousand bucks, no integration, no support, energetically naked, vulnerable, and exposed.

I call BS on many of these “shaman” and warn you about these folks. DYOR.

These medicines are powerful tools and can show brand new perspectives.

They can open the doors and windows.

They can let fresh air into rooms you forgot were locked and didn’t even know existed.

But if used carelessly without preparation, intention, and most importantly integration, along with not knowing how to close those doors properly, demonic little fuckers get in.

I am not exaggerating or hallucinating.

I used to be so naive and declare that if I just don’t believe in these evil things, then they can’t hurt me.

Well, you can also declare you don’t believe in water, but you will get wet when sprayed with a garden hose.

Critters. Darkness. Confusion. Spiritual ego. Fantasy. Escapism. All the demonic little parasitic entities can show up when someone blows themselves open and has no safety structure, no support, no God, no daily practice, no way to come and STAY home.

That is why I do not treat psychedelics as “cool” party favors like I used to any longer.

They are spiritual gateways, portals. They can be beautiful. They can also destabilize people and cause real harm.

Set matters.

Setting matters.

Facilitators matter.

Integration matters most.

“But Val, how does this relate to Bitcoin?”

The Dirty Money Piece That I Could Not Solve

Like many people, I grew up with a messy money story.

“The love of money is the root of all evil” was etched in the wallpaper of my childhood.

I watched rich dudes hoard obscene amounts of wealth, power and corruption while us regular people struggled, children starved, and I thought, “FTS... I want nothing to do with that vibe.”

Of course I woke up from my idealism and got smacked in the face with reality of mortgages and diapers, but money itself still felt dirty and extractive.

So when I started building the 11x LOVE Method, money was the dimension that made me cringe.

God made sense. Soul made sense. Mind, Body, Romance, Family, Community, Purpose, Time, Environment... all of that clicked.

Money sat in the corner rocking backing and forth like a creepy uncle at Thanksgiving.

Of course I knew money mattered. I am an entrepreneur. But I could not figure out how to make money feel spiritual and integrate with the other 10 dimensions.

It felt corrupted. Heavy. Gross.

I was stuck.

Then during Covid, I learned about the 40% money supply increase (purchasing power theft) and found Bitcoin.

It took some research to understand the difference between Bitcoin, crypto, and fiat, but once I did, it was like a nuclear bomb detonated my old story about money.

Bitcoin gave me a new frame for money. Not money as control. Not money as greed. Not money as a game where the people closest to the printer win.

Money as energy.

Money as stored life force.

Money as proof of work.

So it wasn’t actually money that was toxic, it was the kind of money - centralized fiat, that is toxic.

Bitcoin is opt-in. Permission-less. Decentralized. No central bank. Rules not rulers.

Same rules for everyone.

That matters to me spiritually.

Because to me, Bitcoin is not about getting rich quick.

It is about sovereignty.

It is about honoring human energy.

It is about creating a system where no one needs permission to hold, send, save, or receive value between peers.

That is why I call Bitcoin Ethical Money. Spiritual money. God’s money.

No middleman gatekeeper.

No special class, no pre-mine, no first receivers of the Cantillon Effect.

No censorship or banks denying you service because of your beliefs.

Fair access and a fixed supply.

Bitcoin finally gave money a home inside my spiritual operating system.

How 3 Tools for Freedom~ Bitcoin, Psychedelics, and God Overlap

Bitcoin is just a tool.

Psychedelics are tools.

Prayer and meditation are tools.

Doorways. Gateways. What you bring to them, and what you do after, is where the magic happens.

And this is super important: pure tools do not guarantee pure people.

There are bad actors and scammers in Bitcoin.

There are grifters and predators in psychedelic spaces.

There are spiritual teachers who abuse and manipulate their followers.

This is not a reason to close yourself off.

It is not a reason to swallow the black pill and trust nothing because you got burned before.

The isolation path leads nowhere and builds nothing of value.

It is the ultimate reason to develop discernment.

Do your own research.

Take responsibility for who you learn from, who you sit with, and where you spend your energy and your money.

Always remember, the powers that be do not want you to be free because it threatens their power.

So they will constantly do things to undermine and manipulate anything that gives you freedom, like Bitcoin, an open mind through psychedelics, and a one on one relationship to God.

I am not writing this to convince you to buy Bitcoin, sit with medicine, or use the word God.

I am encouraging you to connect with your God, learn about your money, and take back control of your mind.

Keep your heart open. Stay curious. And keep your BS detector alert at the same time.

and….protect your freedom every day.

It is a gift.

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Key Takeaways

1. Your intuition is a receiver. Your Daily LOVE Practice tunes your instrument so you can pick up the signal clearly.

2. It’s a two-way street. When you tune in, you become a great receiver AND a great sender of messages.

3. Ignoring intuition has consequences. The truth shows up eventually. Listening earlier saves you time, money, drama, and heartache.

4. A full body “F- Yeah” is the only yes worth taking. Anything less is a signal all by itself.

5. Three simple daily steps keep you tuned in: Quiet the static. Receive the signal. Honor the message.

Why I’m Writing This (The Last Three Days Were a Reminder)

1. The text that wasn’t a coincidence.

There’s a person in my life I haven’t spoken to in about eight months. I have a healthy boundary in place because they caused some serious damage to my heart and soul. I’m at very much at peace with the distance and have learned lessons and received blessings.

But last week, this person started showing up in my mind. Not in a longing way. Just a flicker. A presence. I could feel them.

Then on Saturday, they texted me.

Was it weird? Kinda. Was it a coincidence? NO. It was a transmission. I had picked up the vibes before the words ever hit my phone.

2. The roommate who never moved in.

I was about to bring someone into my home. I wanted the extra cash. I wanted the company. Empty nester life can be quiet, which I LOVE but extra sats are always a bonus.

I didn’t get a bad feeling about this person. But I also didn’t get the full body “F- Yeah” I’ve learned to wait for.

I went ahead anyway. They said yes. After background checks passing, I sent them all the paperwork and contract. They were supposed to send the deposit.

And then... silence for 36 hours.

My intuition already knew. I told a friend, “It feels like they’re going to bail.” Sure enough, they did. And honestly? I’m relieved. I don’t want anything or anyone in my home that isn’t divinely aligned. The “no” was a YES from God in disguise.

These two stories in 72 hours were my LOVE-tap reminder: the signal is always broadcasting. The only question is whether your instrument is tuned to receive it.

What Is Intuition (Really)?

Intuition is your inner radio receiver. It picks up transmissions from a network of truth that’s always broadcasting around you. Some people call it the field. Some call it the quantum field. Some call it God, Source, LOVE, or the Universe.

The name doesn’t matter. What matters is that this network is REAL and it doesn’t lie. It’s broadcasting 24/7. Just like radio waves in the air, you can’t see or hear them with your eyes and ears alone. You need the right instrument, tuned to the right station, to receive.

Your consciousness is the instrument.

Your Daily LOVE Practice is how you tune it.

Interconnected Truth: Why Intuition Touches All 11 Dimensions

Intuition isn’t a spiritual thing in isolation. It’s how your whole 11x LOVE system communicates with itself.

When your Body is fried, your intuition gets static.

When your Money stress is screaming, the signal gets drowned out.

When your Mind is running 4,000 tabs, you can’t hear God whisper.

When your Romance or Family dimension is in chaos, the noise floods every channel.

Tune ONE dimension and the others vibrate higher.

Neglect ONE and the static creeps into all the rest.

This is sympathetic resonance, and it’s why we don’t fix our lives in isolated buckets. We tune the whole 11-instrument orchestra.

The Daily LOVE Practice doesn’t just clear your head. It tunes the WHOLE system so your intuition can transmit and receive cleanly across every dimension of your life.

The 3-Step Daily Journal Practice to Tune In

This is what I do every day, and what I teach inside the 11x LOVE LaB. Grab a journal. Set a timer for 11 minutes. Three steps. Experiment daily for 30 days and see what happens!

Step 1. Quiet the Static + Remember When You LISTENED

Phone down. Inbox closed. Breathe slow (4 in, 7 hold, 8 out, five rounds). Say it out loud: “FOG Yeah. Focus on God. I am here. I am listening.”

Then write: Think of a time you LISTENED to your intuition and it was correct. What happened? How did it feel in your body BEFORE you knew the outcome?

This trains your nervous system to recognize the signal next time.

Step 2. Receive the Signal + Remember When You DIDN’T

Notice the body before the brain. Tight chest is data. Open chest is data. Use the FOG Yeah filter on whatever is in front of you today: “Is this a full body F-YES, or am I trying to talk myself into it?” If it’s not a clear YES, it’s a NO. Or a NOT YET.

Then write: Think of a time you DIDN’T listen. What happened? What did the cost teach you?

This is how you learn the price of overriding the signal.

Step 3. Honor the Signal + Ask God Right NOW

Ask God for a message about something on your mind RIGHT NOW. Sit in silence. Write down the first thing that comes through. Don’t edit. Don’t second-guess. Then take ONE small aligned action within 24 hours. Words are wands. Honor the signal.

This is how you build trust with your intuition. The more you act on it, the louder and clearer it gets.

That’s it. Three steps. 11 minutes. Daily. Watch your life shift in 30 days.

You Are a Sender, Too

Your intuition isn’t just a receiver. It’s a transmitter.

When you raise your vibe, you BROADCAST that frequency. Your prayers go out. Your intentions go out. Your LOVE goes out. The field receives YOU and responds.

The person who texted me on Saturday after eight months of silence? They felt me before the message ever hit my phone. The signal moved both ways.

This is why your Daily LOVE Practice matters. You’re not just listening. You’re co-creating.

You’re tuning your instrument to play the song of your Divine Masterpiece, and the field plays back.

Common Questions About Intuition and Daily Spiritual Practice

Q: How do I know if it’s intuition or just fear?

A: Intuition feels clear and calm. Fear feels loud and jumpy. Intuition delivers a knowing without drama. Fear comes with looped storytelling, racing thoughts, and a tight nervous system. When in doubt, do the breathing first. The signal that remains AFTER the static settles is the real one.

Q: What if I haven’t felt my intuition in years?

A: Your intuition isn’t broken. It’s been crowded out by noise. Substances, sugar, social media, hustle, un-transcended trauma, and overwhelm all dampen the signal. Start with 11 minutes of silence a day. Within two weeks the signal usually starts coming back online. Within 30 days you’ll trust it again.

Q: How long does it take to build a Daily LOVE Practice?

A: Most people feel a real shift within 7 to 11 days of consistent daily practice. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Eleven minutes of silence, breath, prayer, journaling, and listening. Done daily. The compounding effect is what builds the trust.

Q: What if I get a message I don’t like?

A: Receive it anyway and write it down. The truth doesn’t always feel cozy in the moment. Sometimes the signal is “leave the relationship,” “say no to the offer,” “tell the truth,” or “rest.” Your job isn’t to edit the message. Your job is to honor it. The discomfort is temporary. The misalignment of ignoring it lasts much longer.

Q: Can I be wrong about my intuition?

A: You can misread the signal, especially when fear or wanting overrides clarity. This is why a Daily LOVE Practice matters. The cleaner your instrument, the more accurate your reception. Build the practice. Trust the practice. Track the wins. Your intuition is a Magician AND a muscle.

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Aloha beautiful soul. Last night I had a dream so tender and so real that I’m still wrapped in the warmth of it this morning. In the dream I was walking through a doorway, and with every tiny step I could feel God right there with me. Holding me. Breathing with me. Speaking to me. Never a single inch of space where I was alone. This is exactly what a daily spiritual practice opens up in real life too. The remembering. The coming home.

Key Takeaways

1. You are never alone. God is with you in every breath, every step, every tiny moment, whether you feel it or not.

2. A daily spiritual practice is how you remember. It’s not about earning God’s presence. It’s about tuning in to what’s already there.

3. Prayer works both directions. When I prayed over my little dog Angel last night, I wasn’t just asking for protection. I was receiving presence.

4. Every step can be sacred. The 11x LOVE Method teaches you to anchor into God so every dimension of your life gets tuned to that frequency.

5. It’s Magic. The awareness of God walking with you is always one breath away. All you have to do is remember.

The Dream That Reminded Me I Am ALL Ways and Always Loved

My little dog Angel had a very rough night. She got very sick. She was clingy. She wanted to be pressed right up against my body the whole night long. And I prayed over her. I asked God and Jesus and her angels to keep her safe. I whispered protection over her little furry head until she finally fell asleep against my chest.

Then I drifted off too. And that’s when the dream came.

I was walking through a doorway. Every single step I took felt sacred and safe. I could feel the conscious awareness of God with me. Holding me. Breathing with me. Every moment. Every breath. It was so safe. So warm. So secure. I heard God’s voice telling me they are always with with me.

I have never felt more held and at home in my entire life.

It was pure serenity.

And when I woke up I realized something that cracked my whole heart open even more to God’s infinite presence in my life.

That feeling wasn’t just in the dream. That feeling is available to me right now. To you right now. In every ordinary step you take today.

The only thing between you and that warm, held, safe, secure knowing is the remembering and receiving.

Feeling Alone and Why We Forget the Truth

Life is loud. Kids, work, bills, news, noise, notifications, the 5pm witching hour, the laundry pile, the text you forgot to answer. It’s easy to feel like you’re white-knuckling through your day alone.

The 13 Villains - FALSEGCCPPDDD (Fear, Apathy, Lies, Shame, Energy Imbalance, Guilt, Comparison, Confusion, Pain, Powerlessness, Disappointment, Distraction, Disconnection) are master signal-jammers. They turn down the volume on your awareness of God’s presence. The Lies villain is especially sneaky. It whispers “You’re on your own and alone. Nobody sees you. You have to figure this out by yourself.”

That’s BS.

You are never alone. You are held in every breath. And a daily spiritual practice is how you turn the volume back up.

The Daily Spiritual Practice That Helps Me Tune In

The 11x LOVE Method is built around ONE non-negotiable foundation: a Daily LOVE Practice anchored in God. God sits at the center of all 11 dimensions of your life. When you tune that center, everything else starts vibrating higher too. Your body relaxes. Your mind clears. Your soul softens. Your romance, your family, your community, your money, your time, your environment... they ALL feel it.

Everything is interconnected. In my experience, you can’t only fix one area of your life in isolation. But when you anchor into God first, every other thread in your life gets pulled a little closer to LOVE.

Here’s a simple 3-minute version you can try today.

Step 1: Sit and Breathe

One minute. Hand on heart. Say silently or out loud: “God, I am here. I remember You are here with me now.”

Step 2: Name the Vibe

How do you actually feel right now? Not the performance version. The real version. Tired? Anxious? Soft? Grateful? Just name it honestly. God already knows. This is just you catching up.

Step 3: Ask One Question

“What would LOVE (God) do right now?”

Then get quiet. The answer usually comes as a whisper, an image, a feeling, or a nudge. Trust it.

Step 4: Name Your Villain

Which of the 13 villains FALSEGCCPPDDD (Fear, Apathy, Lies, Shame, Energy Imbalance, Guilt, Comparison, Confusion, Pain, Powerlessness, Disappointment, Distraction, Disconnection) is loudest today? Fear? Shame? Distraction? Disconnection? Naming it shrinks it. The villain you can see is a villain you can soften.

Step 5: Celebrate One Tiny Victory

Even if today is messy. Especially if today is messy… find one small win. A kind word. A deep breath. Drinking water. Getting out of bed. It counts. You are a Victory In Progress.

That’s it. 3 minutes. Every day. That’s the whole practice. And it changes everything.

The Moment I Remembered It’s Magic

When I was praying over Angel last night, I wasn’t performing. I wasn’t trying to be spiritual. I was just a mama with a sick little dog, asking God and Jesus and her angels to hold her.

And something shifted. I stopped feeling like I was asking. I started feeling like I was receiving. The room got warmer. My breath got slower. My shoulders dropped. Angel stopped shivering and melted into my chest.

That’s when I knew. We were both being held. By something bigger than both of us. Something warm. Something real. Something so close it was breathing with us.

And then I dreamed the doorway dream. Step after step, held by God. And I woke up knowing I was supposed to write this so YOU would remember too.

It’s Magic. But it’s not far away. It’s right here. One breath away. Always and ALL Ways.

Common Questions About Daily Spiritual Practice

Q: What is a daily spiritual practice?

A: A daily spiritual practice is a short, intentional ritual (5 to 30 minutes) that connects you to God, your breath, and your own awareness. It can include prayer, meditation, journaling, movement, music, or simple stillness. The goal is not performance. The goal is remembering.

Q: How do I know if God is actually with me?

A: God’s presence is not a feeling you have to earn. It’s a reality you get to remember. You’ll often notice it as warmth in your chest, a slowing of your breath, a sense of being held, or a quiet inner knowing. The feeling comes and goes. The presence does not.

Q: What do I do when I feel alone even though I’m praying?

A: Feeling alone does not mean you are alone. It usually means your nervous system is overwhelmed and your awareness may be blocked by one of the FALSEGCCPPDDD villains. Name the villain. Breathe. Place your hand on your heart. Whisper “God, I remember You are here with me ALL Ways and Always.” Then let the feeling pass through you without making it mean anything.

Q: How long does a daily spiritual practice take?

A: As little as 3 minutes is enough to shift your whole nervous system and remember God’s presence. Consistency matters more than length. Three focused minutes every morning beats a two-hour retreat once a year.

Q: Can I do this if I’m not religious?

A: Yes. You don’t have to belong to any church, tradition, or label. A daily spiritual practice is simply a relationship between you and the Source that created you. Call it God, LOVE, Source, Spirit, Grace, or whatever word opens your heart. The door is always open.

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As inflation roars to the moon, bombs drop on children, and AI automates millions of jobs into a new level of “use it or be replaced”, it’s getting harder and harder each day for normal people like you and I to make ends meet and build the dream of sovereignty and fulfillment in all 11 areas of life. To add insult to injury, the taxes we pay go toward covering up crimes, abuse, and corruption of our blackmailed government officials and beyond.

This is NOT what our forefathers fought and died for.

It’s easy for us to slip into a low-vibe state of apathy and distraction as all of the BS happens every second of every day.But it’s always been some version of this and it always will be as long as there are misaligned incentives for corruption to enjoy a higher reward than for rewarding those who build systems with transparency and accountability.

No side or politician is coming to save you or the system.

WE the people must build an alternative peaceful world that represents our morals and values and not one that allows hidden corruption to be the dominant operating force.

It IS happening in communities and mini-citadels around the world and as blueprints of success emerge, we can test and implement in our own communities.

Common sense, logic, and LOVE are guiding forces that will usher in a new and better world for ALL.

So for today, tax day, we have a choice to keep feeding the Kraken or instead find creative ways to use our resources to build the future. No one wants to go to jail for not paying taxes.

But no one wants their taxes going toward killing kids and covering for pedos in government either.

Which way forward my friends?

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Something woke me at 3:58 this morning. No alarm. No sound. No bright light. Just a quiet, clear nudge to wake up, and as I looked over at my phone that was facedown with slight glow around it had an evacuation warning text from the fire department and was also leaving a voice message.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of the chaotic and uncertain world lately, this one is for you. Your daily spiritual practice may be more protective than you know.

✨ Key Takeaways

1. Angels don’t shout. They nudge. What woke me wasn’t noise or light. It was a still, clear nudge. That is how divine communication works.

2. Your daily spiritual practice keeps your signal clear. You can’t hear the whisper if you’re drowning in noise. Tuning in consistently trains your inner antenna.

3. The world’s energy has been off the charts. If you’ve felt exhausted, unfocused, and like you want to pull the covers over your head... you are not broken, weak or alone. You are sensitive. That is a gift.

4. Exhaustion right now is not weakness. It is empathy. Spiritually attuned people absorb collective grief and fear. Honoring your energy is part of high vibe creative living.

5. You are divinely protected. Because God LOVES you and you are never, ever alone.

What Happened at 3:58 AM……..

This is for whoever needs to hear it right now.

I woke up at 3:58 AM. Out of nowhere. No alarm. No sound. The house was completely quiet. The dog was asleep. Everything was still.

And something just woke me up and said look at your phone.

My ringer was off. My phone was face DOWN on the nightstand. There was a very slight glow, nothing buzzing, nothing loud or bright enough to pull me out of sleep in any logical way.

But I looked.

And there it was. An emergency evacuation alert lighting up the screen. A fire had broken out a few miles away. They were warning everyone in the area to be prepared to leave.

I sat there in the dark at 3:58 in the morning and I just knew that was not random.

That was one of my guardian angels.

That was my guide. Showing up exactly when I needed them. Doing their sacred job.

And I want to talk to you about that today because I know I’m not the only one who has been feeling it lately.

The World Is Super Heavy Lately.

Like an elephant doing yoga on your chest heavy.

I imagine you’ve felt it too but the last few days have been insane.

There’s a war happening. There are nuclear threats by a blackmailed psychotic president being made against innocent civilians. The collective human resonance has reportedly been in distress for three straight days. People all over the world are feeling it in their nervous systems. In their sleep. In their inability to focus.

I have been exhausted. Genuinely, deeply exhausted. My tender heart keeps wanting to hide under the covers and stay there.

And I keep trying to push through. Trying to stay focused. Trying to do positive things and be productive.

Maybe when the world is vibrating this intensely with off the charts fear, grief and rage, the most revolutionary thing you can do is slow down, go inward, recharge and listen.

That is my daily spiritual practice. And it is the most important thing in my life.

Angels, Guides, and the Language of the Nudge

Here’s what I know about angels after years of walking and many times stumbling on a windy spiritual path.

Angelsm guardians and guides don’t usually show up with trumpets and blinding light.

They show up as a nudge.

A knowing.

A quiet “hey... just check.”

That gentle voice at 3:58 AM whispering... look at your phone.

That feeling that makes you slow down before a green light... and then a car runs the red.

That random thought of someone you haven’t spoken to in months... you reach out... and they needed you that exact day.

That is not coincidence. That is communication. Vibes

This is exactly why my daily spiritual practice is not optional. It is not just a cute morning ritual. It is tuning my instrument. Cleaning the receiver. Learning the language that God and my angels actually speak in.

Because so far, my angels don’t shout. They whisper. And if I’m numb, distracted or running at full speed, I miss it.

I have spent years building a daily spiritual practice that keeps me in alignment. Keeps me connected. Keeps that inner antenna clean.

And this morning? It paid off. In the most literal, physical, tangible way possible.

What To Do When You Feel the Collective Weight

So what do you do when the world is heavy?

When you cannot focus?

When the news is terrifying and your nervous system is fried and you just want to hide?

Here’s what works for me and what I teach my clients and students:

1. Don’t fight the stillness. Honor it.

If your body wants to slow down, that is wisdom not weakness. Highly sensitive, spiritual people are like tuning forks. We absorb the frequency of the world around us. When the world is in crisis, we feel it deeply. That is your gift, not your flaw.

2. Double down on your Daily LOVE Practice.

Especially when you don’t feel like it. Especially when it feels like resistance. The 5 V’s take 5 minutes. Vibe. Vision. Value. Villain. Victory. Even if your Villain today is “Fear about what’s happening in the world” and your Victory is “I got out of bed.” It counts. It all counts.

3. Call on your angels explicitly.

Out loud if you can. “God, thank you for sending me your angels. Thank you for protection and guidance today. Thank you for helping me hear you clearly.” Simple. Sincere. It works.

4. Protect your energy inputs.

As tempting as it is (I get tripped up too) you don’t need to consume every war update. You don’t need to scroll for two hours straight. Stay informed, yes. But your nervous system also deserves peace. Curate what you let in. You cannot pour from an empty cup and you cannot hear divine guidance through static.

5. Remember you are divinely protected and LOVED.

The more we focus on LOVE and God the more our nervous systems can chill and relax. It’s easier said than done but God really loves us and wants the best for us.

FOG Yeah. Focus On God.

That’s the whole practice in three words.

When fear is loud... FOG Yeah. (”Focus on God” - or whatever your sacred word is)

When grief is heavy... FOG Yeah.

When you can’t focus and can’t move and just want to disappear under the covers... FOG Yeah.

Focus on God. Not on the threat. Not on the news cycle. Not on everything that feels wrong and broken and scary.

God is your supply.

God is your protection.

God is the frequency underneath all the noise.

And your angels? They work for God. They work FOR YOU.

Let them do their job. All you have to do is stay connected enough to hear the nudge.

Raise Your Vibes. Rock Your Dreams. Even on the hard days. Especially on the hard days.

Common Questions About Angels and Daily Spiritual Practice

Q: How do I know if I’m actually hearing my angels or just making things up?

Angel communication is typically calm, clear, and free of fear. It directs you TOWARD something rather than spinning you out in panic. If the inner voice is gentle, specific, and loving... trust it. Your anxious mind generates fear. Your guides generate LOVE. The quality of the message is the clue.

Q: What is a daily spiritual practice and how do I start one?

A daily spiritual practice is a consistent, intentional ritual of connecting with God, your higher self, and your spiritual support system. You don’t need an hour. Start with 5 minutes. The 11x LOVE Daily LOVE Practice uses the 5 V’s: Vibe (how am I feeling?), Vision (what do I want today to look and feel like?), Value (what matters most?), Villain (what is trying to block me?), Victory (what is one small win I can create or celebrate?). That is your foundation. That is where you start.

Q: Is it normal to feel exhausted when world events are heavy?

Yes. Completely and absolutely yes. Empathic and spiritually sensitive people absorb collective energy. When the global frequency is in distress, you feel it. This is not weakness. It is a gift that requires intentional management. Rest, grounding practices, limiting news intake, and connecting with God through prayer and meditation are not indulgent. They are necessary.

Q: How does the 11x LOVE Method connect to spiritual protection?

The 11x LOVE Method is built around God as the first and central dimension of life. When God is your foundation, you are not just managing life. You are living in active partnership with divine intelligence. That partnership includes protection. That is the whole point of the “Let Go and Let God” pillar. You are not doing this alone. You were never meant to.

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Originally posted at https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/i-tried-to-heal-my-trauma-and-failed-guess-what-actually-worked

After surviving sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional trauma and spending years in the trenches of my own recovery, I’ve come to a contrarian conclusion that most therapists won’t tell you: you can’t heal trauma. But you CAN transcend it. And that mindset shift changes everything.

✨ Key Takeaways

1. Trauma never fully disappears or heals. But it doesn’t have to be the driver of your life. Think of it like grief: always there, but it doesn’t have to be the loudest voice in the room.

2. The 4F trauma stress responses are missing a critical 5th F. Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn are well-known. But FAITH is the game-changer nobody’s teaching.

3. The 5 SNAP Method gives you a practical, spiritual micro-practice for navigating triggers and overwhelming emotions in real time. Not in a therapist’s office next Tuesday.

4. Birth trauma is universal. Every single human being has experienced it. You’re not broken. You’re human.

5. You are both the scientist AND the experiment. Your life is the laboratory, and the 11x LOVE Method helps you run experiments that actually stick.

6. Knowing a tool exists is NOT the same as using it. Just like owning a recipe book doesn’t feed you. You have to pull it off the shelf, get the ingredients, and cook.

Why “Healing” Trauma Is the Wrong Goal

Here’s where I may ruffle some mainstream feathers.

A lot of people in the therapy and psychology world talk about “healing trauma” like it’s a destination. Like one day you’ll arrive at this magical place where the pain is gone, the memories don’t sting, and your nervous system never gets flooded again.

I call BS.

Trauma is like grief. When you lose someone you love deeply, that grief doesn’t just evaporate. It’s always there. But over time, with practice, with God, with community, it stops being the first and most prevalent thing in your field of awareness. It softens. It shifts. It transforms from a tidal wave into a ripple.

That’s not healing. That’s transcendence.

To rise above limitations, that’s where the real freedom lives.

I’m not saying all therapy is useless. But in my experience, it needs to be complemented with more action-oriented tools from coaching practices. What they don’t teach and engrain in you in your tens of thousands of dollars of therapy are the consistent daily micro-practices that help you navigate the moments when your nervous system gets hijacked by a memory, a trigger, or an unexpected phone call from someone who deeply betrayed you.

That happened to me yesterday, twice, and thank God for this practice I am going to share with you.

⚠️ Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This is my lived experience and the spiritual framework that has helped me transcend trauma, not replace professional care. If you’re in crisis, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988).

The 4 F’s of a Trauma Stress Response… And the 5th F Nobody Talks About

You’ve probably heard of these:

1. Fight. You confront the threat head-on.

2. Flight. You run from it.

3. Freeze. You become a deer in the headlights.

4. Fawn. You people-please your way to safety.

That fourth one, Fawn, doesn’t get enough airtime. It’s the survival mechanism that develops when you’re a child trying to be the peacekeeper in a chaotic household. You learn to make sure everyone else OK so you can feel safe.

I am a recovering “people-pleaser” and still catch myself doing it. “Let me just make sure everyone else is OK, and then I’ll be OK…”

Sound familiar?

But here’s what I’ve discovered through years of navigating my own trauma. There’s a 5th F - the MOST important one:

FAITH.

When I’m being flooded like a tsunami with overwhelming emotions, when my nervous system is hijacked with fear chemicals, when old memories surge back uninvited, when I feel trapped and powerless… Faith is my anchor in the storm.

Not fake it til ya make it toxic positivity.

But a deep, practiced connection to God that I trust and can access in the middle of the hurricane.

And accessing that connection? That’s where the 5 SNAP Method comes in.

The 5 SNAP Method: An Actionable Tool to Empower Your Nervous System

Almost 10 years ago it looked like I had it all on the outside but I was wearing a mask pretending everything was fine, as I was slowly dying on the inside. After a series of soul-crushing events I ended up “SNAPPING” and found myself in the hospital, narrowly escaping death. I had an epiphany that if strong people like myself can “SNAP!” and lose it my sh!t, why can’t the reverse be true? So I decided to experiment and investigate and came up with the 5 SNAP Method below.

I also realized that I wasn’t alone on the journey, and was extremely empathic (highly sensitive and intuitive), and started a project called “SNAP! Goes the Human”, a collection of anonymous short stories about the fragility, strength, and resilience of the human spirit and how every living organism, under the right (or wrong) conditions, can SNAP.

You can share yours and learn more here https://djvalerieblove.com/snap

But for now, check out how you can apply the 5 SNAP Method to your beautiful life.

Each one begins with “Start Now” because this moment is where the power is.

I designed it in 5 steps so it can be done counting on one hand.

Each one is also meant to literally SNAP your fingers together and repeat each step out loud if possible (if you are in a business meeting etc. do it silently).

Why?

I experimented and found that syncing a physical and sonic action with a mental cue helps me get grounded in my body and not drifting off into a doom loop in my mind. Experiment with it yourself.

SNAP 1: Start Now, Allow a PAUSE

Before you react, before you spiral, before you send that text… pause. Just breathe. Repeat. Create a microsecond of space between the trigger and your response. That pause is sacred. It’s where your power lives.

Your breath is always with you and is your superpower.

It sounds easy, but it takes practice. Lots of it. Every day.

Practice this during non-triggered moments, washing the dishes, at a red light, brushing your teeth, putting on socks, etc.

Then practice in mildly triggering moments, when your kids are being forgetful getting out the door, possibly making them late for school, or when your dog is barking at the wind and won’t shut up. Neither of these are high stakes but mildly irritating and good times to practice.

This way when the real sh!t hits the fan moments and triggers occur, you have some muscle memory to center and ground you in your power.

I still and always will need to practice this - every day.

Remember “wax on, wax off Danielson”?

This is it.

SNAP 2: Start Now, Activate PROTECTION + Connection to “God”

This is where the 5th F, FAITH, kicks in.

In the pause, I connect to God. I breathe. I pray. I surrender. I remind myself:

I am not alone. God is my supply. God is my anchor. I am safe.

This isn’t about religion. It’s about activating your unique spiritual foundation and connecting to the infinite protection of whatever God or divine power you believe in, when the ground beneath you feels like an earthquake is going to swallow you whole.

I am not telling you which “God” to believe in or what to call it. For me I used to be allergic to the word God until I almost died. Something in me shifted and instead of feeling scared and alone like I had for my entire life, I felt unconditional LOVE, strength, and protection.

My relationship with God is THE most important transformational relationship of my entire life.

Nothing even comes close to the impact God has on my wellbeing in all areas of life. NOTHING.

When I REMEMBER to be present with God’s infinite grace and power, then and ONLY then can my nervous system truly relax.

Not the fake it til you make it relax.

Pure relaxation. It’s magic.

Even if you have not created a deep, trusting relationship yet with your version of the Divine, what have you got to lose?

Do an experiment for the next 7 days and see how it feels to dance with the Divine each and every day.

Imagine a relationship so pure and true, so accepting of you, ALL of you, mistakes and all, it creates inner peace just thinking about it.

I want to hear how it goes.

SNAP 3: Start Now, Assess the PROBLEM

What’s actually happening? I have discovered, no matter how hard I try, I cannot effectively get into my logical, analytical mind until I feel safe and that’s why I must do the previous SNAP, connecting to God’s LOVE and protection, and calm my system down, before I even try to effectively assess the problem.

Which villain is showing up right now? In the 11x LOVE Method, we identify 13 Villains (FALSEGCCPPDDD) that keep us trapped:

Fear, Apathy, Lies, Shame, Energy Imbalance, Guilt, Comparison, Confusion, Pain, Powerlessness, Disappointment, Distraction, Disconnection.

It’s like the 7 dwarfs but they are the 13 villains.

Name the villain. When you name it, you take away its power and realize it is simply a messenger. “Oh, that’s Powerlessness trying to run the show. I see you. What would you like me to learn?”

ex. BETRAYAL:

Earlier I mentioned betrayal from a someone who I thought was a friend- “Lies and Disappointment Villains”.

After I did 1 and 2 SNAPs, (Start Now Allow a Pause, and Start Now Activate Protection and Connection), I was able to calmly self-coach and ask, “what’s really under this Val?” It was a massive trigger for me that brought up anger and disgust, not feeling like I can trust people and wanting to protect myself.

I was hurt that I opened myself up and gave generously to someone who took advantage of my gifts. They were dishonest about their intentions, trying to take my and my creative partner’s creation and pretend it was theirs. I felt used and betrayed.

The reality is, who cares about that guy. I may have to fight for the truth but the ultimate truth is what matters.

God is watching and he will have to deal with his deception and lies. It’s not up to me.

My creative partner and I know the truth and so does God.

My job is to turn it over to God, stay open and loving and not shut down because of a bad actor.

And just an FYI - being loving doesn’t mean being a doormat.

I don’t wish bad things on this person but he is like a parasite, never to return near my heart or creative gifts.

Some people, places, and things are toxic and need to not be allowed near you.

Life is too short and you are too awesome for that BS.

SNAP 4: Start Now, Awaken Possibility + Achieve PROGRESS

What possibility can I imagine in this moment?

What does it feel like for God to really have my back?

What would I feel like as I let that sh!t go?

What’s the next right thing I can do in this moment to make progress? It doesn’t have to be massive. It might be:

• Splashing cold water on your face

• Calling a friend

• Playing with your dog

• Doing 10 push-ups

• Having a piece of chocolate

• Going outside and breathing fresh air

• Putting on your favorite song

• Doing one thing on your daily “get to” list

Whatever helps you self-soothe in a healthy way and feel connected to God again. That’s progress. That’s the next right thing.

Once you feel more settled and soothed, you can think and act clearly and get on with your awesome day.

SNAP 5: Start Now, Appreciate PEACE

Peace isn’t bypassing nor suppressing emotions. It’s a harmonious state of being. A sense of relief from the tsunami that was trying to pull you under. Those big emotions don’t have to drive the ship. You take the wheel. And when the wave passes, you appreciate that you navigated it. You showed up for yourself. That’s Victory In Progress.

I always say “Balance is BS” - why?

Because it is unattainable and messes with your head.

I believe harmony is the better experience and by pursuing harmony in all 11 dimensions of life, you can feel more inner peace.

Think about it, have you ever listened to a song where all the notes were played equally at the same time and said - “what a nicely balanced song?”

Of course not.

What makes a majestic symphony is the harmony, melody and rhythm in concert with each other taking you on a mystical journey.

That’s life.

A song. A masterpiece.

YOUR song. YOUR masterpiece.

Make it special.

Why This Takes Practice Every Single Day

The issue with the 5 SNAP Method, (and all other tools), simply knowing it doesn’t actually give you the results.

It’s like having a gorgeous recipe book sitting on your shelf. Yay! Great! But that book isn’t going to feed you. You need to:

1. Pull it off the shelf

2. Go get the ingredients

3. Mix them together

4. Cook them

5. THEN you get the meal

Same thing here. The 5 SNAPs are useless on a shelf. They truly work when you practice them every single day especially when you’re NOT in the middle of being overstimulated, overwhelmed, and triggered. I repeat, practice them when your are NOT triggered.

To build muscle memory, it takes repetition. Just like brushing your teeth. You don’t do it once and call it done forever. It’s a daily practice, it is part of my Daily LOVE Practice.

The Universal Trauma Nobody Talks About: Birth

Here’s something profound to consider: every single human being on this planet shares one trauma in common.

Birth.

Think about it. You’re floating in this warm, dark, cozy womb. Everything you need is being pumped into your system through the umbilical cord from your Mother. Life is good. You’re chilling.

And then WHAM!

Whether through the birth canal or a C-section, you get violently pushed or dragged out into a world that is cold, loud, bright, and unfamiliar. Strangers are touching you.

The safe, cozy Mother’s womb is gone.

The lifeline gets cut.

And suddenly you’re separated, vulnerable, and alone in this big, giant world.

Every human goes through that. Nobody is immune.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to go back there and relive your birth trauma on repeat. You’re here. You made it. The question isn’t “what happened?” The question is “now what?”

For me and my clients, transcending this trauma and any other trauma is not only possible but transformational.

Once you take your power back from the old stories and energy that once held you captive, your life will never be the same again.

Your Life Is the Laboratory (Earn Your MEhD)

Always remember, what works for me might not work for you. That’s why I believe in treating your life as one big laboratory.

You are the scientist. And you are the experiment. You’re both.

That’s what we do in the 11x LOVE LaB. We run experiments. We test what works. We collect data (not drama). When something doesn’t work, it’s not a failure. It’s a data point. No shame. When something DOES work, we double down.

Your goal is to become the world’s leading expert on YOU.

To earn your MEhD (your doctorate in self-mastery).

So when triggers pop up, you know which tool to pull from your toolkit. And when a situation is brand new? You think differently, experiment, and discover new tools.

This isn’t a “set it and forget it” weekend warrior program.

This is a lifetime practice.

Just like I have to brush my teeth every day, I have to practice my 5 SNAPs every day. Some days I nail it. Other days, like yesterday when two people who deeply betrayed me contacted me out of the blue within hours of each other… I have to really work for it.

But I did it. I tuned in with God. I practiced my SNAPs. I took care of myself. And instead of spiraling into a doom loop, I felt strong, nurtured, connected, and powerful.

I don’t have to let those people back into my life the way they were before. But I also don’t have to hold the hurt in my heart anymore. I let it go. And that vibe of FREEDOM? It’s the most beautiful thing in the world.

Lesson and Blessing: Past traumatic experiences don’t have to color everything you do. You can transcend them. The pain doesn’t disappear, but you can let it go. And THAT is the Divine Masterpiece you’re building.

Q & A: Common Questions About Transcending Trauma

Q: If trauma can’t be healed, does that mean therapy is useless?

No. Therapy can be a valuable tool, especially for processing and understanding your experiences. But therapy alone isn’t enough for most people. What’s missing are the consistent daily micro-practices that help you navigate triggers in real time, during the other 6 days and 23 hours outside the weekly therapist visit. The 5 SNAP Method is one tool that fills that gap.

Q: What’s the difference between healing trauma and transcending it?

Healing implies the trauma disappears. Transcending means it no longer controls you. Think of it like a car after an accident. You repair it and drive forward. You don’t sit in the parking lot staring at where the dent used to be talking about it for the next 5 years. Transcendence means the memory exists and can flare up from time to time, but it doesn’t run your life.

Q: How long does it take to learn the 5 SNAP Method?

You can learn it in five minutes. Mastering it takes a lifetime. I am still working on it every day. Like any skill (playing guitar, meditation, cooking), the magic is in the daily practice and muscle memory. The more you use it during calm moments, the more accessible it becomes during storms.

Q: What if I’m too overwhelmed to remember the 5 SNAPs when I’m triggered?

Start with just SNAP 1: Start Now Allow a Pause. That’s it. One breath. One moment of space. Repeat. Then SNAP 2 - Start Now Activate Protection: CONNECT with protection from your version of God. Over time, the other 3 steps become easier once you take control of the moment with 1+2. And having a community or accountability buddy who knows the framework can help remind you when you forget. You don’t have to do this alone.

Q: Is this a replacement for professional mental health care?

Absolutely not. The 5 SNAP Method is a complementary spiritual practice, not a clinical treatment. If you’re dealing with PTSD, complex trauma, or crisis situations, please work with a qualified professional. This framework is about adding daily tools to your toolkit, not replacing the ones that are already helping you.

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🩷 About DJ Valerie B LOVE ~ The Vibe Goddess

DJ Valerie B LOVE is a spiritual life coach, podcaster, and creator of the 11x LOVE Method. A holistic framework for designing and building a life of spiritual fulfillment and freedom across all 11 dimensions of life. A former globetrotting DJ and entrepreneur turned transformation guide, Valerie specializes in post-crisis recovery, psychedelic integration, holistic sobriety, and helping leaders transcend trauma and become safe, happy, healthy, wealthy, wise, sober, and FREE.

With 9+ years on a joyful sobriety journey and $150K+ invested in personal transformation, Valerie built what she couldn’t find. A comprehensive, spiritual method that actually works in real life, in motherhood, and in business.

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What if the reason you feel exhausted, broke, and powerless isn’t your fault — but a system designed to keep you that way?

I’ve been going deep on what happens when governments have unlimited access to a money printer — and how that single lever funds wars, crushes your purchasing power, and keeps everyday people trapped in cycles of debt and desperation.

This one is raw. An unfiltered rant from my heart to yours about why Bitcoin financial freedom isn’t just a tech thing — it’s a peace thing.

We talk about:

• Why the money printer is the engine behind every modern war

• How fiat currency is, in and of itself, a violent form of money

• What happened when Canada froze bank accounts of peaceful protesters

• The Four Pillars of Power under attack — food, energy, information, and money

• Why I’m on Nostr and what decentralized communication means for freedom

• My passion project Bitcoin for PEACE 🕊️ — collecting stories of lives changed by Bitcoin

• 7 must-read books that will change how you see the world

It is a conversation about sound money, sovereignty, and staying in our hearts while the system crumbles around us.

Episode Highlights:

• The Monopoly Board: The banker keeps printing paper money and putting it in the game — but YOU don’t get it. THEY get it. And your ability to purchase anything keeps shrinking.

• Every War Is a Banker’s War: If we were on a Bitcoin standard with a finite supply, the print-bomb-repeat cycle couldn’t exist. Sound money = less war.

• The Kraken Doesn’t Want Bitcoin to Succeed: They want digital IDs, CBDCs, and centralized control. Bitcoin is the transparent, uncensorable alternative they fear.

• We Still Need Heart Work: Just because you’re a Bitcoiner doesn’t mean you’re automatically kumbaya. We still need to work on LOVE, compassion, and caring for each other.

“99.999% of us come into the world as innocent, beautiful, sweet children. None of us show up saying, ‘I’m gonna be a manipulative murderer.’ The root of so much suffering IS the money system.”

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🌟 About Uncle Rockstar Dev
Uncle Rockstar Dev is a cypherpunk, the massive contributor of BTCPay Server (one of the most important open-source payment tools in the Bitcoin ecosystem), and former Head of Bitcoin at Strike. Known for his pseudonymous identity and iconic face mask, Uncle Rockstar is now mostly retired, advising Bitcoin companies, officiating Bitcoin weddings (five and counting - if I ever get a boyfriend and married again he is going be our officiant!), and championing unity, kindness, and sovereignty at conferences worldwide. He grew up experiencing hyperinflation firsthand, which led him to cypherpunk philosophy and ultimately to building tools that empower people through Bitcoin.

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Ever have someone's negative energy knock you completely off your vibe? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing the WHY GIVE framework — a powerful 5-step acronym to protect your energy, recenter fast, and execute from a place of LOVE instead of reaction.

W — WHY (Your Purpose)
G — GOD (Source, Spirit, Universe)
I — IDENTITY (Who You Really Are)
V — VIBE (Your Energy State)
E — EXECUTE (Take Action)

Spiritual growth isn't "set it and forget it." It's a daily practice — like brushing your teeth. I'll walk you through exactly how I use this framework when life gets prickly, and how you can build your own energy protection toolkit.

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Founder of the 11x LOVE Method on a mission to help 1 million high-achievers design a life of spiritual fulfillment and financial freedom through holistic sobriety, daily spiritual practice, and God-centered living. "Raise Your Vibes ~ Rock Your Dreams"

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What if the hardest moment of your life could become the canvas for your greatest transformation?

I’ve learned that healing isn’t about “staying positive” — it’s about letting grief and gratitude sit side by side.

In this heart-to-heart, I sit down with Nerissa Balland — two-time cancer survivor, mom of two boys, artist, author, and NLP practitioner — to explore how creativity became her medicine when she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma while five months pregnant.

We talk about:

• Getting diagnosed with cancer while pregnant — and choosing to pick up a paintbrush

• Why she interviewed 100+ young moms with cancer for her book

• Art therapy vs therapeutic arts — what’s the difference

• Identity transformation — “You will never be the same person. And that’s okay.”

• Empath practices for protecting your energy

• How motherhood reveals what needs healing in us

It is a conversation about creativity, healing, and finding beauty in the broken places.

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Episode Highlights:

• Creativity is medicine: Not about the result — about the process of creating that calms your nervous system

• Young moms are underserved: Only 5% of cancer support goes to mothers under 40

• Grief and gratitude can coexist: You don’t have to “move on” to move forward

• Failure = feedback: Every setback is just data, not a verdict

“You will never be the same person you were before. It’s impossible. And that’s okay.” — Nerissa Balland

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I got something special in the mail, and I couldn’t wait to open it with you. It is the Genesis Edition of the Bitcoin Art Magazine. And let me tell you—Holy Macaroni, it is stunning!

In a world of “throwaway culture,” where we build disposable buildings and consume disposable content, Bitcoin represents something different. It represents legacy. It represents building “cathedrals” again. This magazine is a physical manifestation of that ethos—a collection of beautiful work from artists like Fractal Encrypt, Chief Monkey, Brekkie, and so many others who are forging a new world anchored in truth.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Art Shapes Culture Art isn’t just pretty pictures; it makes us feel things. It inspires us. Just like music festivals and great films, Bitcoin art shapes the way we look at the world. “Why doesn’t anybody build cathedrals and temples anymore? ... We build this throwaway art... Life is not disposable. It’s so beautiful. And that’s what Bitcoin represents.”

2. The “Genesis Edition” is a Collector’s Item This magazine features legends like Fractal Encrypt, Luchadora, and many more. It’s a physical artifact in a digital world. It proves that despite AI tools helping us be more efficient, the human component—the soul—is what makes art (and Bitcoin) special.

3. Freedom of Speech & Code We cannot talk about Bitcoin without talking about freedom. With developers like Keonne Rodriguez facing jail time for writing code, we are reminded that Code is Free Speech. “Code is First Amendment as far as I’m concerned... You want to be able to read, write, speak. And even if you don’t like what the other person is saying, ignore them. That’s what’s cool about our country.”

4. Bitcoin is like wind: invisible, but you see its effects everywhere You can’t see Bitcoin directly, but you see what it does: new connections, new hope, new culture. Just like wind—you don’t see it, but you see it moving water, trees, clouds. Bitcoin transformed my life, my worldview, my relationships. It’s magic.

5. My vibe of the year: Blessing How can I be a blessing to my family, nature, my dog, my community—and myself? What’s YOUR vibe of the year? This year is going to be so good. Buckle up, buttercups!

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What if the reason you struggle with Bitcoin financial planning isn’t math, but the hidden “scripts” you learned in childhood?

I tried so many different ways to manage abundance before realizing that true wealth starts with our mindset and our families.

In this heart-to-heart, I sit down with Morgen Rochard—mom of three, founder of Origin Wealth Advisors, Bitcoiner, author, and podcast host—to explore the intersection of motherhood, money, and Bitcoin.

We talk about:

• Why Bitcoin conviction is a journey, not a flash moment.

• Store of value vs. Medium of exchange.

• Why you don’t need to be a tech expert to own Bitcoin.

• How motherhood sharpens business decisions.

• Teaching kids about money & building financial literacy.

It is a conversation about freedom, family, and the future.

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Episode Highlights:

• The “Octopus Mom”: How to balance building a business while raising three kids (and why delegation is your best friend).

• Money Scripts: Why behavioral finance matters more than math. We discuss how childhood habits shape how we spend and save today.

• Bitcoin for Families: Why Morgen believes Bitcoin is the ultimate store of value for long-term family planning.

  “You don’t need to be a technician to drive a car, and you don’t need to be a coder to own Bitcoin. You just need to understand why it matters.” — Morgen Rochard

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Jeff Booth is the kind of human who makes you cry—not from sadness, but from opening your heart. An entrepreneur, Bitcoin advocate, and unapologetic believer in humanity’s potential, Jeff has spent decades proving that success isn’t about climbing a ladder. It’s about finding your genius, seeing the genius in others, and building something that matters.

This is the episode for anyone trapped by fear, doubting their mission, or wondering if they’re enough. For everyone who’s felt impostor syndrome—regardless of their net worth. For anyone ready to trade fear for faith and build something real.

In this deeply transformative episode, we explore:

• Why “the best AI play on the planet is Bitcoin.”

• How to shift your internal state from Fear to Faith in a chaotic world.

• Why abundance is not about money, but about connection and integrity.

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Key Takeaways:

1. We Are All Equal Nodes in the Cosmic Soup: Jeff opens with a powerful reminder about humility. “I don’t see anyone above me, I don’t see anyone below me. I see us all as finding a path and learning on that path.”

2. The Best AI Play on the Planet is Bitcoin: Jeff argues that AI in a fiat system leads to centralization and control. However, Bitcoin forces productivity to flow to the individual. If we want a future where robots serve rather than control us, we need a decentralized money layer.

3. Abundance is Not About Money: Jeff shares a vulnerable story about 2017, when he technically “lost everything” financially. In that moment of having zero in the bank, he realized he was actually rich because he had his family, friends, and integrity.

4. Deep Connections > Wide Audiences: In a world obsessed with follower counts, Jeff advises focusing on “narrow and deep” relationships. You don’t need millions of fans; you need a circle of people who truly know and love you.

5. Moving Time to the New System: You don’t need to save the whole world or convince everyone. You just need to start moving your time and energy from the extractive system (Fiat/Fear) to the cooperative system (Bitcoin/Love).

   “I don’t see anyone above me, I don’t see anyone below me. I see us all as finding a path and learning on that path.” — Jeff Booth

   

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What happens when you combine the global reach of the internet with the unstoppable force of Bitcoin? You get Geyser—a platform where anyone, anywhere can raise funds for their dreams without asking for permission.

In this episode, I sit down with MetaMick (Co-founder of Geyser Fund), who is helping build the ‘middle class’ of the creator economy. From painting murals in El Salvador to funding Bitcoin education in Nigeria, discover why the future of fundraising is peer-to-peer.

We dive into:

• How peer-to-peer fundraising on the Lightning Network works.

• Why traditional platforms like Patreon and GoFundMe fail global creators.

• The 3 pillars of successful fundraising: Trust, Proof of Work, and Vision.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Lightning Network will scale Bitcoin to the world: It enables instant, low-cost transactions globally, making micro-crowdfunding possible.

2. Patreon and Kickstarter only work in a few countries: Traditional platforms have geographic limitations; Bitcoin has none.

3. Small donations create exponential impact: A $5 donation in El Salvador equals a day’s work for many. Bitcoin amplifies small gifts globally.

4. Decentralized entrepreneurship: Bitcoin removes gatekeepers; anyone can launch projects and seek community support globally.

5. Bitcoin is a live digital organism: Its success depends on real-world adoption through spending, not just holding.

   “I love to give back because I feel like with Bitcoin I’ve been blessed and empowered in so many ways and I want to give back to the community.” — MetaMick

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Hey Aloha, LOVE Tribe. This is a heavy topic, but we cannot look away. Millions are being trafficked 24/7, right in our backyards. But there is hope: Bitcoin is becoming their savior. In this urgent fundraiser, I share how sovereignty and education are rescuing girls from hell—and how YOU can help right now. This isn't political. It's HUMAN.

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Key Takeaways:

1. 350,000+ missing children at US borders + millions trafficked worldwide Open border policies without DNA testing = traffickers’ playground. Kids separated from families are vulnerable. 24/7, children are bought, sold, used, depleted—then discarded or thrown into streets (especially pregnant girls).

2. The House of Life: Sanctuary for trafficked pregnant girls in El Salvador Bob McDonald runs this orphanage caring for teenage girls who’ve survived trafficking, abuse, pregnancy, and abandonment. My girlfriend Claudia introduced me. Within 12 hours of God’s call, she messaged: “House of Life needs help.” Synchronicity!

3. Bitcoin = Financial Sovereignty = FREEDOM for survivors These girls can’t get bank accounts (no ID, too young, too traumatized). But with 12 words (Bitcoin seed phrase) hidden in clothing, they can escape and start a new life ANYWHERE. Bitcoin accepts payments from every corner of the world—no bank needed.

4. Three-step mission to end trafficking

   • Step 1: Identify traffickers & extract survivors (never call them “victims”—they’re SURVIVORS).

   • Step 2: Rehabilitate in safe spaces (Bob sees: girls stop wanting to give up babies + stop suicidal ideation).

   • Step 3: Empower through education (Bitcoin literacy, web design, farming—SKILLS for sovereignty).

5. Premier Bitcoin teaching girls financial literacy The girls and Bob’s staff are learning Bitcoin, digital sovereignty, and online business. Result: Self-sufficiency, not dependence. Leverage to build vs. chains to break.

6. Miss El Salvador teaching organic farming (Generosity in action!) Alejandra just did a workshop: “Let me teach you to grow your own food.” Beautiful humans showing up for the most vulnerable—this is the golden chain in motion.

7. “If you’re not doing something good for other people, what the f*ck are you doing?” You’re here to learn compassion, care, connection. Stop debating politics (Republican/Democrat, Christian/Muslim—it’s all a lie). 99% of us are GOOD. The real enemy: systems that sell children. The real mission: rescue them.

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I don’t usually make tutorial videos but this one is important if you care about decentralization and keeping the Bitcoin network SAFE.

I am not a coder

I am not a tech genius

I am not a billionaire

Just a pleb who cares about freedom and freedom money for all.

Watch this little video to learn how you too can not just buy and sell Bitcoin but actually be a part of the network that records transactions and keeps Bitcoin safe.

Like I said - it’s SO easy - even I can do it… and so can YOU.

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"What I like best about music is when time goes away."

- Bob Weir

In this jam-session reflection, I honor the life and legacy of Bob Weir and the culture the Grateful Dead ignited—how music, as spiritual medicine, unites us beyond labels, politics, and difference.

From dance floors to concerts to quiet moments in daily life, I share how sound becomes a vehicle to presence, a reminder to “be here now,” and a bridge to the divine. I riff on the parallels between the heart-joining power of music and the freedom-centered community I’ve found in Bitcoin, and I open up about recent personal lessons around sobriety, humility, and staying grounded as an empath when life turns up to eleven.

Along the way, I celebrate conversations with family, the transformative teachings of Ram Dass and Maharaji, and the timeless spark of artists like Bob Marley, Prince, and the Dead—inviting you to make music a daily practice that shifts your vibration, heals, and connects.

I close with an invitation: What lights you up and creates community for you?

Send me your favorite song, lean into presence wherever you are (even in the grocery line), and let music be the medicine that keeps your heart tuned to love.

Aloha, and blessings to Bob Weir and all the artists who keep our souls dancing.

Thank you Bob Weir for pouring your heart and soul into ours with your magical music.

I hope you are jammin' with all your friends new and old.

Long live The Grateful Dead.

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Aloha! Happy Techie Tuesday.

Happy New Year my friends.

Just had an expensive lesson from a time and $$ perspective.

I am vibe-coding an app and it said it was syncing to my repo every time I made a change and I had to click a button to approve. The wheel spun- the checkbox checked - boom - 3 days of that.

The site was publishing - looking good - yay.

On track.

Then glitches and I had to clear browser and reboot.

Project not updated in repo for 3 days-

HUH!

I am new to this whole world and will be triple backing up my work and verifying it’s actually there and REDUNDANT in multiple places.

I LOVE technology but it sure can give me a headache and panic attack.

Anyway - Happy New Year!

What are your big dreams this year?

Mine are launching my app and community coaching - whoohoo!

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Why Christmas Is Hard (And Why You’ve Got This)

Let’s be real: the holidays are basically a booze commercial wrapped in twinkle lights. Family stress, office parties, “just one glass of champagne” pressure... it’s a lot.

But here’s what I’ve learned in my 9-year sobriety journey (with two data-point detours that became my greatest teachers):

Christmas sober isn’t about white-knuckling through — it’s about designing your day so you don’t NEED to escape it.

Top 11 Ways I Stay Joyfully Sober on Christmas

1. Start with Your Daily LOVE Practice (Before Anything Else)

Before you check your phone. Before the kids wake up. Before the chaos begins.

5 minutes minimum. Run through the 5 V’s:

• Vibe: How am I feeling right now?

• Vision: What do I want today to feel like?

• Value: What matters most today?

• Villain: What’s trying to pull me off course? (Name the CLADDD: Confusion, Lies, Apathy, Disconnection, Distraction, Drifting)

• Victory: What’s one tiny win I can celebrate?

“Dear God, please use me for the highest good today. FOG (Focus on God) Yeah.”

2. Have Your “Magic Words” Ready

When someone offers you a drink, you need a response that feels natural and shuts it down without drama:

• “I’m good, thanks — got my [sparkling water/mocktail/coffee].”

• “Not tonight, but I’d love one of those cookies!”

• “I’m not a drinker — but thanks.”

No explanations needed. No apologies. You don’t owe anyone your story.

3. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage)

Never show up empty-handed — and I don’t mean wine.

Pack your sober survival kit:

• Fancy sparkling water (Topo Chico, Spindrift, etc.)

• Your favorite mocktail ingredients

• Herbal tea bags

• A beautiful tumbler so you always have something in your hand

4. Phone Your Sober Buddy

This is why we don’t transform alone.

Text your sober buddy BEFORE the event:

• “Heading to family dinner. Pray for me. 😅”

• Check in during bathroom breaks if needed

• Debrief after: “I did it!”

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