REALITY REDEFINED

This morning I woke up feeling incredibly free and comfortable in my skin. I felt gratitude pouring from my heart and soul for the freedom I get to experience in this life. I know with certainty that this sense of freedom is directly connected to my spirituality. Truly forming my own unique relationship with the divine has been liberating beyond measure. I felt inspired today to create a post featuring images/ reflections that represent my spirituality and are a very real part of my reality, but to many others in this world they may be deemed to lack substance and even considered “make believe.” To anyone reading this today I want this edition of Alien Aesthetic to be a sacred reminder of the power of spiritual freedom. If to you it feels real, if it speaks to your soul and you see/ feel the evidence around you then it is real. Even if not a single soul believes in it but you it remains true. This is the gift of spiritual choice given to us as reflections of an infinite source of creation. Truly, we are the masters of our own realities. I’ll leave it at this, even if the world around you dismisses you for your beliefs take a moment and ask yourself, “Do my beliefs make me happy? Do they make me feel fulfilled? Do I feel like I have a greater sense of purpose because of them?” If you answer yes to any/ all of these questions keep rockin on.

Today’s Featured Alien is Marisa, @gypsyygoddess on Instagram. Once upon a time I had the pleasure of working with Marisa and to this day she remains one of the most vibrant individuals I know. No matter what the circumstance, every time I remember a time in her presence she was smiling, radiating the utmost positive energy and almost always talking about music. When I think of her music & dance are the first things that come to mind. I’ve gotten to share a dance floor with her on a couple of occasions and am very much looking forward to grooving again. In truth I believe deeply that an individual who knows how to get down on the dance floor understands the power of expression. In Marisa’s own words,”

My expression through my clothing goes a lot with how I want my life to be, simple.

A lot of how I dress depends on each day but with each day, comes a new expression of how I’m feeling.

I can’t classify my style as one just because it varies day to day. This gives me the ability to change, adapt and learn what I like the best. Favorite outfit, t-shirt and jeans/shorts! best described as funky/simplicity”

FAERIE'S TALE

When I finished getting ready this morning my first thought was that in this corset top paired with a loose white dress I looked like the embodiment of a medieval maiden brought into the modern world. Later, when I arrived at Kindred Spirits and did my daily Oracle reading for myself I pulled a card that stuck with me throughout the day. It was the “Forest” card from the Archetypes deck by Kim Krans. The most powerful message I received from this card was the importance of allowing oneself to be drawn deeper into the mystery of the world, with the deep knowing that even in darkness you are acquiring experience and insight needed to manifest your deepest desires. The card highlighted that the Forest was a place of duality, where you would meet both your darkest shadows as well as the glimmering light of the divine. I found myself inspired to create a fairytale based on this teaching, my love of fantasy and my own life experiences.

Once upon a time there was a Faerie Queen who lived all alone in her Faerie Castle. Though she found power in her solitude, one day while gazing upon her crystal ball the image of a King floated to the surface. Her Faerie ancestors whispered into her ear, “The King will come to you... but first you must journey into the Enchanted Forest and face your shadows.”

So, she left behind the warmth and safety of her solitude and journeyed across the Spirit River, letting the promise of love be her beacon.

As she reached the threshold of the Enchanted Forest, the tingle of uncertainty dressed up in fear began to creep up her spine, she sensed her shadows were near.

She stepped forward into the darkness. Shadows swirled, gripping her by the wrists and throat. Reminders of past heartbreak clouded her thoughts, leaving her frozen. Fear of history repeating itself swelled in her heart... and for a moment she considered listening to the dark.

Just as thoughts of giving up on love’s promise rose to the surface the voice of her Faerie Ancestors returned, “It is not the shadows who are holding on to you, it is you who must release the shadows. Every heartbreak played its part, let them go so the mending can start. A life lived without love is a life of endless slumber. It’s time to wake up and cross the bridge.” The Queen put one foot on the bridge that had suddenly manifested before her and in a flash of purple smoke the shadows vanished.

She crossed the bridge slowly, one tentative foot in front of the other. Every now and then the shadows reappeared. “You have no power over me!” The Queen declared. Each time the shadows grew less and less heavy until they were wisps of smoke and finally they held no substance at all. Finally, she touched solid ground again. In front of her stood an ancient tower that was guarded by a magnificent purple dragon. To the Queen’s surprise the dragon spoke, “I am the eye of the Divine. Inside my keep is the treasure that you seek. If you want to come forward you must release your doubts and fears of me.” What if there is no treasure and this dragon burns me alive? Fear spilled its way into the Queen’s mind. Once again the Faerie Ancestors returned. “You’ve made it this far. What has fear ever done but lie to you?”

The Queen took a deep breath, mustered her courage and walked forward. The dragon rose high into the air where it suddenly changed form, cracking into purple electricity. The entrance to the keep was left wide open. Feeling bravery coursing through her in ways that she had never known before she walked up the towering steps.

She found herself standing in a crystalline palace. No matter which way she looked she could see no end, no beginning to this magickal space. Hovering right before her was the Moon, a goddess more beautiful than the Queen could have ever imagined. “Welcome” The Moon said in a voice that was dripping in the essence of love, “I have for you the key to universal love in all its forms.” The Moon opened her mouth and out floated a blue potion that crashed like ocean waves within its vial. “What is it?” The Faerie Queen asked as she took it in her hand. “Vulnerability.” The Moon answered with a smile.

As the Faerie Queen left the palace she turned and saw that once again it was an ancient tower. Suddenly, the Enchanted Forest which before had been so full of darkness and uncertainty was blooming with flowers and filled with light of the sun. The Queen stewed in her new power allowing the new found insights of her experiences to cascade over her like the gentlest of rainfall. A magic mirror suddenly danced before her and once again she saw the reflected image of her king. “I’m coming.” It was as if she heard the voice from within her own heart.

When the King arrived she felt in her soul that he had been there with her all along. Suddenly she understood in perfect clarity that it was those shadows that gave her the gift of recognizing the magnificence of his light. The two joined hands, forgot about all their worldly demands and found home shimmering in the sky amongst the other stars.

Today’s Featured Alien is Firefly, on Instagram as

@fireflyoshenisis. I was at a bar when I first encountered firefly. When I go out I like to be in own bubble but I simply could not take my eyes off of Firefly. She was strikingly beautiful and her style is one of the boldest that I have ever seen. Truly she was so magnetic that I had to walk over to her, introduce myself and ask if I could feature her on Alien Aesthetic.

Her creativity is evident in the way she adorns herself. Every piece I’ve seen her in is absolutely striking, yet she makes it look effortless in a way that only she could achieve. To me fashion is truly about wearing the colors of your soul on your skin and Firefly embodies that energy in an explosive way. In her own words, “what fashion means to me? Fashion is all about expression, it’s all about versatility, I don’t see shirts and pants and necklaces, I just see fabrics and pieces. A shirt could be a skirt, a necklace could be a garter belt. It’s a chance to show yourself before you even speak and I think it’s beautiful.”

SOLAR RETURN

After getting dressed today I felt vibrant beyond words, no surprises why as yellow is the color of exuberant confidence. Yellow is the color of our Solar Plexus which is the seat of personal confidence and vitality. I felt especially powerful pairing it with black. To me it was the perfect combo, vitalizing yellow with Goddess embodied black. Growing up I struggled severely with depression and self loathing, in truth I didn’t see myself alive after my high school years. My healing journey has defined my life and filled it with more abundance and beauty than I can ever describe. Because of this I make absolutely no apologies for my confidence. I make no apologies for putting myself on display. Above all I make no apologies for loving myself above anything else because I know the way the depths of self hatred can sear your skin. For the individuals I encounter who believe I am full of myself, my response is this, I am full of myself. Full to the brim with divine love and self worth. The most beautiful thing about finding true love within myself is that I see reflections of divine love and worth everywhere I turn, within all that I meet. Never let anyone shame you into believing the celebration of self is vanity. In recent times Yoruba Goddess Oshun as been making her way into playing a pivotal role in my world. She is the embodiment of beauty, both internally and externally. Yellow and gold just so happen to be her sacred colors and to many she is known as the Bee Goddess. So, this edition of Alien Aesthetic is in part in honor of her and in part in honor of the self love and celebration I grow in every single day.

Today’s Featured Alien is Jazz, on Instagram @jazzyloomoo. Jazz is a true sweetheart who lives selflessly in service to and in connection with the Divine. It is so refreshing to come across individuals who radiate the purest of intentions and Jazz is truly one of those souls. Both her style and energy are youthful, exuberant and free flowing with her radiant personality. In Jazz’s own words,”Expression threw fashion has always been important to me because although my core being will always be love and my purpose on earth is to seek out all forms of love. I find myself always shifting faces and styles depending on my season and where my spirit is searching for love. I find a piece of me in those places and I exhibit it in my style”