Newsletters 2021
Critical Weeks of Release and Liberation
August 2021
Critical Weeks of Release and Liberation
It is here, the period I have been speaking about for the past three years, or so. The period that is marked with strong release and liberation of our soul, the transformation of the caterpillar to the butterfly.
Of course, this transformation happens when we fully embrace our pain, create healing, and awaken to the wisdom of the Universe.
The other day someone asked, 'Mitra, why has nothing happened, you said it would, why hasn't it? Why does nothing feel different, why has change not happened?'
I asked her, what she had done to create change, internal or external. She said, 'not much.'
Change, the kind that liberates us from within requires our dedication. As a student of life, we need to sit with it, and allow the teachings, embrace them, and then apply them. This is a process and cannot be obtained in a month or two.
In the last few years, we have devoted part of our time to healing and awakening. We have all been very aware of the cycles of strong wind, we will have seen and felt the tides, and swam through them.
And soon, very soon, we will be at a new shore, but if we have not honored our inner voice, or created any shifts, then the patterns repeat, until we awaken to their lessons and wisdom.
I remember as a young child, I picked up the flute, eager to play it for the school band. I was so frustrated with it, for no matter how much I blew into it, I could not get a decent sound. My teacher said I needed to practice each day for a month just with the top part to get a sound. Was he kidding me, I thought?! But he was right, and so I would go into my bedroom and close the door and practice and practice, until one day magically, I heard a beautiful sound! I was so ecstatic! I still had to learn how to play the flute, and of course, that took a long time, but I had broken through the initial barrier; I had learned how to make the flute produce a beautiful sound.
The same is true of us. We have practiced, meditated, worked hard, and soon we will hear a beautiful sound, and it will delight our senses, for it is the sound of liberation, of breaking free of the chains that have limited us.
As the end of August brings this final passage into a big release, September will bring us into a period of high activity, feeling like we can breathe again, and once Fall comes, we walk into our clarity, feeling more centered.
Does this mean all life will resume as it did before? No, for much has changed but we will find our footsteps and walk with more confidence and belief.
Have faith, believe, and know soon you will spread your wings and fly beautifully.
We will get through all this, hand in hand.
Keep faith.
Oh Mountains vast and Rivers flowing
O Nightingales and Night Owls singing
O Moonlit nights and Stary ones,
I share my song with you...
So you can know my heart and story.
As the winds blow,
May I find my wings,
and as they lift me,
May I soar...
As the stars twinkle may I find my inspiration
And as the moon fills up may my heart fill up with its magic
May the days bring what the night promises, a dawn of hope,
and may the world sing as one
May we arrive hand in hand
and sing of this, our freedom
and there may we connect to all the sages and gurus
and chant their names.
And may we sleep and dream and live with this- our liberation.
This is my story, one of unity and love
May it be heard and lifted to the Gods above, on the wings of the angels into the Heart of the Divine.
May it be so...
May it be so.
Afghanistan & Haiti Relief
Afghanistan and the re-emergence of the Taliban have sent shock waves throughout the world. In a day, all changed for the Afghan people, and devastatingly so. This followed by the devastating earthquake in Haiti has truly shaken us in this year of pandemic and stress. It is heartbreaking, earth-shattering, and each of us has felt helpless. It seems that any energy that we were trying to produce that would be of lightness and positivity got sucked out of us.
But it is not so...
The human spirit is powerful, beyond measure. The international community has already been trying to create ways to help both Afghanistan and Haiti. Countries have opened up to accept refugees from Afghanistan, aid is going to women and children, and many organizations are gathering aid and supplies for Haiti.
Our world has been hit hard. We have fallen to our knees.
Now, we get up. We stand again, and we find resolutions as best as we can. We are hurting, yes. We are heartbroken, yes, but we are also soldiers of Love, we do not give up, for we believe, in the goodness that can be.
I am including links below for donations to Afghanistan and Haiti. Please share with your friends.
Afghanistan
Go Fund Me- https://bit.ly/3mlPox4
Haiti
Hope for Haiti - https://hopeforhaiti.com/
As it is written in Miraculous Silence:
I pray...
May we see You
and know we are never alone.
May we understand that You always lift us.
May we have faith
that no matter how difficult today, tomorrow,
or that the days follow may be,
once we know You and surrender,
we will always reside
in the peaceful light of Your love.
This is my prayer for all.
And with this,
I shall remain each day.
Shokran...Amen
July 2021
July Guidance
July is a powerful month in the cycle of this year, for according to Chinese Astrology it is the opposition month of the Year of the Ox, it is the month of the Sheep. Sensitivity will be heightened, especially for those born in the hour or year of the Ox, Sheep, Rabbit, and Boar.
Channeling this heightened sensitivity into creativity, or spending time in nature will be greatly supportive. Meditation, reciting mantras, reading, etc, will also help us feel more anchored.
Some may experience breakthroughs this month, and many will go through big tides of change. All of this will lead us more into the liberation and freedom that September will cement.
July holds the joy center this year, and in this, we will also feel, the passion, and joy of life and being.
Look below for some recommendations for this month.
As always embrace, allow, and enjoy these tides of change, and trust that they will rejuvenate you.
For July:
My New Short Video
A New Perspective: I Don't Know...
Stones
Malachite, to keep you focused and aligned.
Onyx, when energies feel overwhelming.
Lapis, to connect to Higher Guidance
Girasol, to connect to the inner joy within
Mantra:
I am free
Affirmations:
I choose to be free
I am the child of Light, and therefore light
The challenge is my opportunity to grow
Fear does not define me
I wish to see myself through the Eyes of Love
Books to Create Healing:
Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child
Written by Thich Nhat Hanh
For More Information
No Mud No Lotus
Written by Thich Nhat Hanh
For More Information
The Wisdom Walk to Self Mastery: Ancient Wisdom for Transforming Pain
Written by: JojopahMaria Nsoroma
For More Information
May-June 2021
Summer of 2021: Tides and Transformation
The tides of change and transformation are kicking off in the last ten days of May and into the Summer months.
It will liberate us, guide us, and at times make us feel a bit overwhelmed as the news and many events in the world may feel out of our control, but is critical to this cycle of liberation.
In these powerful tides, we need to trust that we are guided, and allow the journey to unfold as intended.
Early in the year, I spoke about the temporary mercurial energy of 2021. This energy is most present in the next four months through the end of September. It is important to know that it is after September that we can truly lay down the foundations for our lives, ie., projects, decisions, etc, and till then it is time to just allow, explore, enjoy, and be mindful of our steps.
There will be much shifting of thought patterns, with groups claiming their voices, and calling for peace and resolution. This will lift us to want to do better for our world and will elevate all of us into a new vision of global unity.
To support your journey in the months ahead I have created Whispering Wisdom, a series of short talks in both English and Farsi.
I have put the link to the first video of the series and other news and astrology updates below.
For today and the days ahead recite the mantra, I am present/ I am free.
Remember at all times to go easy on yourself, don't judge yourself, but rather love yourself, for that is what will serve you. Allow the Lunar Eclipse, this week, to find its way, and create resolve, and as Mercury goes retrograde, give yourself time to sit for a moment, reflect, connect, and just be.
Till we speak again...
Believe.
With Heart and Inspiration,
Mitra
Astrology Update
Mercury retrograde date: May 29 to June 22 in Gemini
Lunar Eclipse Date: May 26th
Solar Eclipse Date: June 10
Chinese Astrology Update: For those animal signs that feel challenged this year, such as the Sheep, Rabbit, or Ox, note that July is the month for you to allow for more rest, create travel, and connect to nature. This month may trigger your emotions more. Use malachite when overwhelmed.
Updates:
Whispering Wisdom Series in English and Farsi
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Whispering Wisdom Part 1: Creating Space
Listen to English Here:
Listen to Farsi Here:
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My New Song
Hope is on its Way
Sung in Farsi will be released next week on Youtube.
Special Talk
You Were Born to fly
Mitra did a talk discussing restrictions, goals, and learning. The talk is followed by a light meditation.
If you would like to listen to the recording
Click Here: https://bit.ly/3yDkxjk
*The link will only be available until June 1 so if you would like to keep it please download the recording*
Project HOPE Responding to COVID-19 Surge in India and Nepal
Hospitals are at capacity across India and Nepal due to a devastating surge of COVID-19. Project HOPE is rapidly mobilizing critically needed medical equipment and PPE to help health workers respond.
Click Here to Help:
May 2021
Born to Fly
In the last few months, I have been contemplating the concepts of goals, ambitions, and our mindset with them.
Throughout my life, I have been very much goal-oriented, always having a dream, a target that I felt I needed to pursue.
Sometimes the goal would be obtained and sometimes it wouldn't, and many times the roads would have wild twists and turns that would bring me to the window of a terrain that was refreshing and unexpected to see.
I remember very vividly, less than a decade ago, my husband and I were on our way to Iran from Europe. Our flight had problems and we had to spend the night in a midway city. Many others were like us and we all ended up at the same hotel needing to spend the next 24 hours with each other. My plans had been deterred, and we had been inconvenienced, but what happened was magical. I got to spend the next three meals with a group of German tourists, who were on their way to Iran as well, and I so much enjoyed it and learned so much about their homeland, their culture, and met a couple of people that truly touched my soul. It was a gift, and if my flight had not been deterred from its plan, I would never have had one of my most joyful experiences!
As we set goals, we need to also be sure we do not lock our minds and hearts in a single-minded pursuit. We want to allow the road to turn, and life to unfold. We want to let the spaces to breathe, not to be boxed in without the cracked open window. The goals are in the land of tomorrows, we don't want to miss on the now, the magic of the present moment we are in, and all that may unfold, different than our perception, or goal.
As I was contemplating this, I saw a video that OSHO, the wise Guru, had recorded that was similar to this thought. It is a very interesting video, and one that opens our eyes to a reality that we have not before seen.
The month of May by its midpoint is the beginning of a very busy and transformative cycle, I feel it is very important to cut the strings around our ankles, so we can fly, so we can soar to new heights, to new perceptions, and visions. Saying "I don't know" will serve us much more than" I do know," for in truth all is unknown, and it is only with open arms that we can experience this flight, and if we close our arms, the flight is not possible.
Please be kind to yourself, open your arms, and take a leap of faith for you.
Mantra for May:
I am free
Hamsa (sound of the breath, connecting us to all there is)
And please click on the video link below and hear what OSHO speaks of.
So excited to share this with you!
Chela Reyna is the creator of an absolutely unique and exquisite online magazine for writers which featured my story in this article. She approached the angle of the article through a different lens, one that is focused on my immigration journey and poetry.
I am thankful to her for giving my story a voice.
Read My Immigrant Journey and My Poetry
Please check out this exquisite online magazine,
Writers for Rights by Chela Reyna.
Every page is truly a gift for the senses!
April 2021
Notions & Yearnings
As we are moving into April and then May, many of us are making plans. As the pandemic crisis is declining, there is a hope, a hope of seeing one another, traveling, creating gatherings, and a feeling that after a year of lockdowns, we are able to come to some level of normalcy. Last year, we were forced to sit, and in this space, many went inward, questioning much, and understanding further what was important to them. And this year, as things open up, there seems to be an urgency of wanting to get out there and create a splash.
Yet, what is important is to allow ourselves to further break free of the limitations we have placed on ourselves. These notions we have had may no longer be important or valid. Do we want to make the same choices or want the same things we did two years ago? Or is it time, to see ourselves as who we are created to be free to fly?
Throughout my life, I have been different things to various groups. The Iranian community has seen me, as a dancer, then later a singer, my clients and students have seen me as an intuitive and teacher, and to some others a peace activist. In truth, I am all those things, and not limited by one. And will there be more definitions? Yes, probably, as I am open to exploration.
I recall a dear client I had twenty years ago who was a psychiatrist, and through a trip to Russia, he fell in love with the country and became interested in space and changed his profession to being involved with space gear! I remember when he told me this his eyes were beaming, and he said, 'I have discovered something I love, beyond my wildest dreams!' He was open and had allowed himself to explore life. He moved to Russia and lived a very full life. He was at that time well into his sixties.
We have perceptions and notions that restrict us: age, profession, regions, etc., wherein truth, there are fewer restrictions than we think, and how can we know what is behind a door unless we open it?
So, as we are busy trying to "get out there", it is important to take stock and remember all we have learned and how we have grown in the last year, and that there are many doors and windows that can open our minds and bring forth new perceptions, and some we may fall in love with!
Let us remember, it is quite important to still allow ourselves space. Space to just be so we can hear the whispers of our souls and listen to our yearnings. This cannot be heard when we are filling up our days with endless to-do lists and busy thoughts, but only when we allow nothingness.
The other day, a minister friend of mine made a very wise observation, he said, 'Rather than doing, it is maybe time to build. To build things that will serve our world, our missions, our hearts.' The older I get the more I recognize this - it is in sitting and allowing space that our truth is heard, not in constant chatter and business.
So, I will continue with this mantra, I am present, as this will connect us to our breath, the Universe, and our Higher Self.
And please at all times remember...
You are born to fly...
Enjoy the Spring air...
Spread your wings...
Open the windows and doors...
and enjoy the flight...
For Spring, Rebirth, and Renewal
Spring...the season of renewal, rejuvenation, and hope is upon us. It is when all life celebrates its entrance with a song and waking up from the long winter nights of cold. Let us connect to its significance.
Nature adorns herself with vibrant colors, the birds sing songs of love, and everything feels more magical and inspiring.
The Spring Equinox is the birth of this magical season, where belief and hope are further awakened, and where we practice this mantra,
I am present.
We breathe in gratitude for arriving at this moment, and for all we have been blessed with.
I will be celebrating Norooz, the New Year, celebrated by many people from Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and more.
A few days before Norooz, we celebrate Chahar Shabeh Souri, where we jump
over fire releasing that which does not serve us from the year that has passed and welcoming the New Year. It is a beautiful tradition, for truly, what does not serve us or no longer holds a place in our life, would best be given to the winds...the rains...the rivers.
How wonderful it is to welcome Spring with open arms and an open heart...to pray and meditate on the wellness of our world, and its healing.
I wish you all a magical Spring, may you awaken to the magic that is you and life.
As we begin this season, let us connect to our inner light, our gratitude, and the joy of being present, today, now. It is easy to lose sight of the blessings, but all we need to do is breathe in all the beauty that is before us; the stars, the sky, the birds, the trees...and in this connection connect to the Essence of it All...Light and Goodness.
Here also let us drop the notions we have, those that box us in, and open our minds and heart to stepping into the unknown steps that will open new doors and adventures for our soul...we can never discover this unless we allow it.
So much to be thankful for, as we bow to the Universe... as we bow to the light that resides in each of us, and as we connect to the ancestral energies and the angels whom each day guide us forward.
Magical Spring is here...let us embrace Her with wonder and joy!
To those who celebrate Norooz, wishing you a Happy Norooz!
With Heart and Hope,
With Heart and Inspiration,
Mitra
For Spring, Rebirth, and Renewal
It is time...
Time to awaken from a long winter night's sleep,
to open the shades and let the sun pour in,
to smell the fresh fragrance of blossoming flowers.
Time to welcome the spring showers
and to dance with the rains,
to renew our promises to the earth,
and to plant new seeds of hope.
It is time...
Time to be in gratitude,
to recognize our blessings,
to revive our spirit.
Time to be present,
to be kind,
to refresh our souls with newfound joy.
It is time...
Time to walk towards our dreams,
to unite hand in hand,
to come together peacefully as one,
to celebrate life,
to dance with the winds of change.
Dear Mother Divine,
may our spirits soar to new heights,
may we fly to new plateaus of awareness,
may our lives be joyous
and our actions reflect love,
and may we walk,
always,
with a peaceful strength.
Now is the time...
In these first days of spring,
may we honor our promises to ourselves,
turn our heads to the skies in prayer,
and open our arms to the magical possibilities
of this season,
renewal,
of life.
This
is our prayer,
whispered to the wind.
A poem from the book
Miraculous Silence
Written by Mitra Rahbar
Music to Welcome Spring
Gift of Spring
Performed by Mitra Rahbar &Rama Morovati
Sung in Farsi
Year of the Ox and the 5 Universal Year
It is here...the Metal Ox has just walked through the gate and into her year.
The Ox's powerful presence can be felt...silent and yet quite powerful. The energy of 2021 is very mercurial with constant chatter and noise, one of the things the Ox is not crazy about. The year at times, appears as a wild ride, with high activity that will not be interrelated. This trend will continue till the end of September and it is in October that the year will settle down. Till then, there is a lot of temporary energy, fast, mercurial, and diverse.
The Metal Ox is one of the strongest of all Oxen types. She is ethical, quiet, driven by purpose, honest, kind-hearted, and a lover of arts, and artistic expression. She is not showy, nor driven because of money, she is a no-nonsense lady, and does not like quick schemes, or things that are unruly. However, this year, the Ox finds herself at times needing to go against the status quo, needing to shake up things, this started with the Rat, but in the reign of the Ox, it is not the virus that will most probably take center stage, but rather groups of people, and ideologies.
Most of us, like the Ox, do not like change but this is what all of us have to adapt to; change. Also, we need to be quite mindful of communication and be sure to communicate, and not lose our tempers. Relationships may feel this strain at times but it is important to not build walls but break barriers. In terms of the world, the Ox will try its best to first resolve things diplomatically, and create peaceful measures, but if not successful, then she will use more force.
This transformative year holds much promise for each of us. The Ox and Sheep will feel the energy of change and transformation strongly. Be sure you give yourself downtime in this big year. The Monkey and Rooster are appointed as leaders by the Ox! The Tiger and Snake become a star! The Dog finds adventure, and the Horse finds its stride again.
The Dragon focuses and finds inner breakthrough. The Boar travels and explores, and the Rabbit reflects and studies.
For each animal sign, I have put a few keywords
Rat: Be courageous, enjoy, prosper! You can create big tides.
Ox: Your year to Shine! Be creative! This year is pivotal and transformative. Patience.
Tiger: Patience. Guide others. You will have recognition and create progress.
Rabbit: Reflect, study, plan for the future.
Dragon: Focus, be mindful, interesting turns.
Snake: You are a star! Progress and breakthrough! Interesting year.
Horse: Seek a mentor, find a higher purpose, take care of yourself. A much better year!
Sheep: Embrace Change, Your life will shift this year! Be patient, take time outs.
Monkey: You are a force this year! Awaken to you! Lead. Release ego, Big year!
Rooster: Climb the ladder! You are leading! Everything is possible! Don't argue. Big one!
Dog: Enjoy life, nurture, create beautiful memories. Adventurous year!
Boar: Travel, create movement, allow daily space.
Anchor yourself, focus, and don't create long to-do lists. Prioritize. Be mindful of your diet, your stomach, and allergies, sinus problems, or upper respiratory issues. Eat in small increments, and take naps to rejuvenate.
Take walks in nature, exercise, and allow downtime through the active periods, especially in March, April, end of May, July, end of August, and September.
We have walked into a new year...
one of transformation and change.
Let's trust the walk and the journey!
Happy 2021 and the Reign of the Metal Ox!
Tools & Tips for 2021
Stones for 2021
Red and Jade Stone: protection stone for 2021
Citrine: to raise chi in body
Malachite: to strengthen and align.
Girasol: to raise spirits.
Onyx: to bring in focus
Amethyst: To open up communications
Obsidian/Citrine: To raise the "chi"
Excercise
Outdoor exercise in nature is best in 2021.
Yoga and dance to bring forth healing and a great release outlet
All forms of exercise are recommended as the body needs to constantly create a release and recharge.
To create balance, yoga and tai chi can further support you.
Food and Nutrition
Eat light, lots of greens.
Small increments of food.
Watch intake of salt, also drink lots of water.
Saline Wash for sinus' as sinus passages are sensitive this year.
Ginger for digestion as the digestive tract is sensitive.
Cranberry supplements and water for kidney health.
Turmeric and garlic for joint health.
Mental/Emotional Support
Vitamin B supplements to manage stress
Lavender Oils to restore calm
Rescue Remedy or CBD for anxiety
Chamomile or Bedtime Sleep by Traditional Tea Times
Aromatherapy to create space of calm
Ocean waves or Reiki Vibrations on youtube
Therapy and Anger Management
Anger and Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
Prayer and Reflection
Miraculous Silence by Mitra Rahbar
Meditations and Breath Work
Meditate daily, if possible twice a day, in the morning and before bed.
Practice "Breath of Fire" each week or every two weeks to release pent up energies.
To release pent up frustration/anger:
Do candle or object meditations to strengthen focus