Integrating your new high vibe into daily life, and why it's so crucial to your prolonged wellbeing. // How to embrace feeling like a Unicorn at the Grocery store // The highs and inevitable lows of expanding your consciousness//

Maisie Hogan

6/17/20255 min read

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Once we consciously begin our healing journeys, we're often gifted with unfathomable moments of bliss. We've somehow climbed mountains we thought were impossible to surmount, and reached states of being previously unbeknownst to us. The healing high is real, and can honestly be one of the most magical parts of any journey. However, as is the natural laws of our world, what goes up must come down. Equilibrium will be restored, often with a jarring and rather unpleasant thud! This can often bring an ungainly period of trying to integrate our new magical self into the often less magical reality of the world that surrounds us. It's pretty hard to explain to Brad from accounts why you couldn't care less about that important paperwork you should of filed last week. Imagine trying to tell your less spiritually inclined group of friends that you've just exorcised the inner demons of your past life as an African Queen and that consequently your third eye is so open that you can now see the ghost of Sheila's Grandad trying to gain your attention because he wants to know who's watering his begonias. If that wasn't enough, alongside the many practical and social issues a healing shift often create can eventually also come feelings of isolation and despair, especially once you realize that sustaining this new higher vibration isn't as easy as it may have initially seemed.

So, next question should probably be, how can I make this whole process seem decidedly less bleak? Below I've listed my personal favourite techniques for navigating these shifts.

Create your list of unshakeable grounding protocols

This may seem obvious, but having an actual written list of tried and tested methods that you know and love is invaluable, particularly when it feels like your heads in a washing machine on the ultra fast spin cycle, or you've had such an intense meditation that you're curled up in the corner and the thought of moving even an inch is too much for you right now. For my article on mastering the art of grounding click here.

Don't fear the descent, embrace it.

I go into this further in my post about managing mood swings here. One of the quickest ways to freak out is becoming aware of our shift in vibration and panicking. I've been there, honestly countless times. Feeling overwhelmed and resigned to a feeling of hopelessness is not a nice place to be. I've learnt that the fear itself is far more damaging than a temporary, and likely short lived, vibe drop. As many established spiritual teachers preach, acceptance is one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to our journey through life and living more consciously.

Find your support group

Having a clear idea of who is in your life that you can count when you're going through it can really save your oven-baked-aubergine-bacon when you need it most. That can include online communities too. Knowing everyone's strengths is a great way to ensure you always have somewhere to go, no matter what. It's great to have a clear idea of who/where to turn for different predicaments. Click here for my free PDF on how to compile your Super Support A-Team list (do it before you find yourself spiraling, instead of when you're freaking out because you've lost your keys and have triggered the 3rd existential crisis this week)

Reframe the mundane

While you may be in the process of pulling your old life apart to create the magical existence of your dreams, there's likely going to be an initial teething period where everything you've created thus far pales in comparison to the grand vision you saw in that last holotropic breathwork session/KAP activation/mushroom trip. A regular gratitude practice (which you've probably already been doing but perhaps just need that little reminder to reignite) can be the perfect way to connect to your current environment whilst remembering how precious everything and everyone around you already is.

Seeking professional help

Even your most valued and longstanding friends & family members have their limitations when it comes to dealing with challenging emotional and mental issues, such as your ascension in consciousness via plummeting to the depths of your souls darkness or figuring how the hell to break free from the cocoon you feel you've been stuck in for eternity. And besides, even if they do happen to be trained professionals then the likelihood is they are already at full helping capacity/burnt out/trying to navigate their way out of their own muddy ditch. When it comes to maintaining healthy and happy relationships with your nearest and dearest, understanding the value of knowing when it's time to outsource help so your coffee chitchats can return to talking about the weather and sharing cat memes can save you both a lot of heartache in the long run.

Having moments of high vibe bliss to look forward to

Once you've grounding back into reality, there will likely come a point where your soul feels like it's literally weeping for deeper connection. Although some of us may have been able to create this within our daily life, it's not so easy for everyone depending on our current life circumstances. Our IRL community, workplace or family environment may not be so supportive of the shift we've made into our new more magical self. It can be tricky finding new groups of people who feel aligned with your new views and values, especially without burning all of the bridges by renouncing everyone connected to your past self (more on that here). Scheduling into your calendar regular meet ups with likeminded groups, festivals, events, or even a getaway to destination full of your desired vibes can be really instrumental in providing that light at the end of a sometimes seemingly endless dark tunnel.

Significant other check-in's

If you're fortunate enough to have a loving and supportive partner in your life, keeping them in the loop with what you're experiencing is a win for both of you. They'll have a logical explanation for the next time you spontaneously melt down, sobbing that nothing is what it seems, and you're ready for the aliens to take back you home. Or maybe you've had a an epiphany and decided you want to get rid of everything you own because it's not 'high vibe enough'. Including your 18 year old moggie Jimbo. If they're grounded enough to talk you down from your ledge then I'm sure future you (and Jimbo) will be incredibly grateful.

Journal Prompts

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What do I need to feel safe and secure in my body right now?
Which problem is causing me the most stress at this moment? Who do I know who is best qualified to help me move through it?
What things, places or people bring me the most joy in my life? How can I bring more of these into my life?
What practices do I love, which make me feel like my best self? Have I let any of these slip from my routine?
Write down the highlights for your next 6 months. How does this list feel? Make adjustments if you feel it's needed.