This year has been full of transformation—for me, my clients, and probably for you too. Whether it’s in your relationships, career, or your inner world, the energy of 2025 is here to move you.
And it’s not a subtle nudge.
It’s a once-in-a-generation wave we won’t see again for another 81 years.
Year of the Bold Reset
This year’s energy centers on your relationship with others and how you show up in community. It’s been a “no more hiding” kind of year. The pressure to grow spiritually has been real—and for those resisting it, the stress has likely shown up around money or, on a larger scale, around food and resources.
Personally, this year has been one of continuous evolution. I’ve been peeling back the layers, re-learning what flow looks like, and expanding the way I hold space for others. It’s been humbling, beautiful, and at times—completely uncharted territory.
July’s Subtle Shift: The 6th Palace
There are nine “palaces” or spiritual lessons in classical thought. This month, the energy shifted into the 6th Palace in Taoist philosophy—known as the Travel Palace. And no, it doesn’t just mean physical travel (although, yes, trips count too).
This Palace is all about:
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Exploring new ideas and environments
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Seeing through new eyes
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Embracing difference—in the world, and in yourself
Spiritually, it asks:
- Can you see and accept what makes you different?
- Can you hold space for others without needing to fix or compare?
That’s what July is here to teach us.
Conflict as a Spiritual Teacher
What clicked for me this month is how deeply conflict is tied to our spiritual evolution. Most of us were never taught how to navigate conflict—we were taught to either avoid it or fight to win. But both paths can cost us our authenticity.
To understand conflict more deeply, I turned to an unexpected teacher: Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.
His ancient manual isn’t about destruction—it’s about adaptability, clarity, and self-awareness. He teaches us how to move through disagreements with intelligence and strength—without sacrificing who we are.
I brought that wisdom into my clinic, and it completely changed the way I mentor.
From Healing to Mentorship
In the past, I approached East Asian medicine like a Western medical fixer: “Tell me where it hurts, and I’ll fix it.”
But when I shifted toward healing the spirit, everything changed.
Now, my work is less about solving symptoms and more about guiding people back to themselves—to their intuition, their purpose, and their ability to feel at home in their own life.
And I’ve learned this essential truth:
When it comes to your spirit, you are the doctor. I’m just the guide.
That realization brought new depth to my facilitation. It meant stepping back and letting the client lead—allowing their spirit to shift the direction of treatment as they realign with their truth.
But it also brought up a big question:
How comfortable am I really with difference?
When Acceptance Gets Real
This month has pushed me to look inward. To be a true mentor, I had to ask:
- Am I judging others for being different, or trying to make them fit my mold?
- Can I let someone else’s journey unfold without trying to control it?
That’s the edge the Travel Palace is asking us to walk.
Sun Tzu taught me that healthy boundaries and clear conflict navigation are tools of self-respect—not judgment. When you’re clear on your values, you don’t need to “win” the argument—you just need to stay centered. There’s no emotional chaos, just clarity.
But judgment? That’s different. Judgment is emotional. It’s usually our own pain projecting outward—trauma that left an unhealed wound now reacting to someone else’s truth.
And so, this month I’ve been intentionally putting myself in situations where I notice my judgments. I’m not trying to fix them—just see them. And underneath them, I’m discovering my own pain.
Seeing Difference Without Losing Yourself
Here’s the deeper lesson of the Travel Palace:
To truly accept another person, you have to be able to hold space for their pain.
But you can’t do that unless you’ve faced your own.
Without that self-awareness, empathy can quickly morph into co-dependence—trying to save, fix, or please others at the cost of yourself.
So I’ve been using Sun Tzu’s principles as a kind of spiritual boundary work:
- Stay grounded
- Avoid sacrificing yourself
- Honor your truth without needing to control others
Each month this year is a chance to evolve spiritually—especially through the lens of our relationships. And July is inviting us to say yes to difference, yes to uniqueness, and yes to our own weird, wonderful, one-of-a-kind energy.
Because to the extent that we judge others, we’re still rejecting parts of ourselves.
Reflection Prompts for Your Own Journey:
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Where do you still feel uncomfortable with difference—in others or in yourself?
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Are your boundaries rooted in self-love, or in fear?
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How does conflict show up in your life, and what does it teach you?
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If this resonated with you and you’re craving deeper spiritual alignment, I’d love to offer you a free 15-minute exploratory session.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, reconnecting with your spirit, or just ready to release old patterns—you don’t have to do it alone. This call is a chance to explore your path, ask questions, and see if mentorship is the right next step for you.
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Let’s explore what’s possible—together.