Stir the Sacred: Your Soul’s Crockpot

We’ve all heard it: “Fix it and forget it.”

That slow cooker slogan promises ease, efficiency, and a delicious result…all while we go about our day, trusting that the ingredients inside will transform themselves.

And when it comes to cooking dinner, that works beautifully.

But when it comes to your inner life, the tangled mix of memory, emotion, trauma, desire, power, and potential, your soul doesn’t run on a slow cooker setting. You can’t just toss in a few affirmations, slam the lid shut, and expect healing to emerge six hours later, piping hot and perfectly seasoned.

Healing doesn’t come in preset hours.
Transformation isn’t automatic.
And pain doesn’t dissolve just because we’re busy doing other things.

The Ingredients Within

Each of us carries a unique inner blend of ingredients.
Some were chosen consciously—healing tools, values, dreams, rituals, prayers.
Others were added without our consent, abandonment, self-doubt, childhood wounds, systemic narratives, heartbreak.

And while it would be wonderful if life worked like a recipe: add one gratitude practice, stir in a daily routine, set it on “manifest,” and come back to a new reality, it doesn’t quite work that way.

Some ingredients cling to the bottom.
Some require more heat.
Some need to be stirred, tasted, adjusted.
Some need to be removed entirely because they no longer serve who you’re becoming.

Tending the Inner Flame

Tending to what’s cooking inside you isn’t a one-time decision.
It’s a relationship.

You are the chef, the cauldron, and the flame.

You are the one who notices when something is simmering too long in sorrow…
Or when joy has evaporated because the lid’s been sealed too tight.

There’s sacred power in checking in with yourself—daily, moment to moment.
Where’s the heat today?
What’s bubbling to the surface?
What needs more seasoning?

Maybe it’s your boundaries. Your voice. Your dreams.
Maybe it’s suppressed rage that never had a safe place to speak.
Maybe it’s a truth you’ve been too tender to say out loud.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.

Your Pain Has Purpose, Your Power Has Roots

Pain is often the first thing we want to “fix and forget.”
But pain holds data. It speaks in symbols and sensations.
It tells us where the energy got stuck… where the wound still aches… where the alchemy wants to begin.

And your power?

It isn’t something external that you hope to someday earn.
It’s something you reclaim.
It’s remembering your own sacred recipe. Stirring the truth.
Realizing that you are both the creation and the Creator.

How Hypnosis Helps You Stir the Sacred

This is where hypnosis becomes a life-changing tool, not to “fix and forget,” but to tend and transform.

Because most of what’s cooking inside us, our patterns, our beliefs, our fears and desires, is happening beneath the surface.
In the subconscious mind.

Hypnosis gently lifts the lid of your internal crockpot and lets you see what’s really simmering, without fear or judgment. It softens the conscious mind’s grip and gives you access to what’s been swirling underneath—sometimes for decades.

Think of hypnosis as stirring the pot with divine intention.

It allows you to:

• Identify old ingredients like “I’m not worthy” or “I have to over give to be loved,” and lovingly choose whether they still belong.

• Infuse new seasoning: empowerment, calm, self-trust, joy, into your energetic field.

• Turn down the heat on chronic stress, anxiety, overthinking…so you can regulate, reset, and rest.

• Simmer safely through emotion without re-traumatizing…offering your inner child, inner warrior, or inner goddess the response they never received before.

The subconscious doesn’t respond to logic; it responds to imagery, emotion, repetition, and safety.

That’s why so much traditional mindset work can feel like adding seasoning without stirring. You’re saying the affirmations. You’re doing the things. But the flavor never fully changes.

Hypnosis changes that.

It lets you speak directly to the part of you still waiting to be heard, held, healed.
It doesn’t just patch the wound—it rewires the story.
It helps you shift deeply, not just cope temporarily.

It’s like becoming the soul chef of your own becoming.

You Are Not Meant to Forget

The old world said:
Fix it and forget it.

But you, dear one, were never meant to forget.

You were meant to remember.

To remember your power.
To remember your wholeness.
To remember that you are not broken…you are cooking through a deeply sacred process.

Hypnosis is not the shortcut.
It’s the sacred spoon.

The quiet invitation to stir the pot of your life with love.
To reclaim your flavor.
To season your future with intention.
To bless your pain and embody your power.

So maybe this season, we stop trying to “fix it and forget it,”
and instead choose to “bless it and be with it.”

Because you are what’s cooking.
And when you stay close to the flame, present, curious, loving…
you become the alchemist.
You become the healer.
You become the one who transforms pain into purpose, grief into gold, and ingredients into legacy.

Reflective Questions:

1. What ingredients have I unconsciously carried that no longer serve who I’m becoming?

2. When was the last time I truly stirred…checked in, felt, and tended to what’s simmering within me?

3. If I approached my healing as sacred alchemy instead of a task to complete, how would that shift the way I show up for myself today?

Liz Landon, MAT, BSW, CHt, author, Certified Hypnotist, Freedom Facilitator, Breakthrough Specialist, and Law of Attraction Coach, is celebrated for her soulful practices that bring about profound transformations. Her impactful presence at professional conferences and podcasts has earned her life-changing testimonials, thanks to her divine messages and spiritual guidance as a claircognizant, inspiring individuals to embrace effortless paradigm shifts and reclaim their personal power. To experience a profound and transformative hypnosis session with Liz Landon, whether in the comforting confines of her healing space in Edmonds, WA, or through the convenience of online sessions, kindly reach out to her via email at releaseresistancewithliz@gmail.com. Her acclaimed book: RELEASE RESISTANCE is available on AMAZON and BARNESANDNOBLE.COM, as well as many other worldwide websites. NEW BOOK ON HYPNOTIC HEALING being released soon!

The Stillness Within: A Spiritual Perspective on Distilled Alcohol

In the quest for peace, relaxation, and connection, many turn to distilled alcohol, seeking its perceived benefits. Yet, as we delve into the spiritual essence of stillness, we uncover a profound truth hidden within the word "distilled": the word "still." This metaphor serves as a powerful reminder of the true essence of stillness and its role in our lives.

The Allure of Distilled Spirits

People drink distilled alcohol for various reasons. They seek socialization, cultural significance, taste, relaxation, and sometimes just the thrill of something new. These beverages promise a temporary escape, a moment of joy, and an opportunity to connect with others. However, this pursuit of external pleasure often leads us away from the inner stillness we truly seek.

Stillness: The Gateway to Receiving

In spiritual practice, stillness is the state of being where we receive clarity, guidance, and a deeper connection with ourselves and the universe. It is in this quiet, meditative state that we can truly listen to our inner voice and align with our higher purpose. Stillness allows us to be present, to breathe, and to feel the subtle energies that guide us on our path.

Distilled vs. Stillness

While distilled alcohol offers a fleeting sense of relief, it paradoxically disrupts the very stillness we need to achieve true peace and connection. Alcohol can cloud our judgment, alter our emotions, and create barriers between our authentic selves and the world around us. Instead of finding stillness, we find ourselves in a state of distraction, disconnected from our inner being.

The Impact on Relationships and Flow

When we seek solace in alcohol, we may unintentionally disrupt the natural flow of our relationships. The temporary escape can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and a sense of isolation. Our relationship with ourselves also suffers, as we move further away from the stillness that nurtures self-awareness and growth.

Embracing True Stillness

To truly receive the benefits we seek, we must embrace stillness in its purest form. This means setting aside external distractions, including distilled spirits, and turning inward. Through meditation, mindfulness, and quiet reflection, we can cultivate a state of inner peace that enhances our relationships, our flow, and our connection to the divine.

A Call to Inner Peace

Let this metaphorical understanding inspire us to seek stillness within. Instead of reaching for a glass of distilled spirits, let us reach for moments of silence, deep breaths, and the gentle embrace of our own presence. In this sacred space, we will find the clarity, joy, and connection we truly desire.

Hypnosis can be a powerful tool in this journey, guiding us to tap into our subconscious mind, release stress, and embrace a deeper sense of tranquility. By fostering a state of focused relaxation, hypnosis helps us access the inner stillness that nurtures our well-being and spiritual growth. May we all find the stillness within and allow it to guide us toward a life of harmony, authenticity, and profound spiritual fulfillment.

REFLECTIONS:

1. How do you currently seek relaxation and connection in your daily life, and how might embracing stillness provide a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment?

2. In what ways has the pursuit of external pleasures, such as distilled spirits, affected your relationships and your connection with your inner self?

3. How can you incorporate practices like meditation, mindfulness, and hypnosis into your routine to cultivate inner stillness and enhance your spiritual growth?

Liz Landon, MAT, BSW, CHt, author, Certified Hypnotist, Freedom Facilitator, Breakthrough Specialist, and Law of Attraction Coach, is celebrated for her soulful practices that bring about profound transformations. Her impactful presence at professional conferences and podcasts has earned her life-changing testimonials, thanks to her divine messages and spiritual guidance as a claircognizant, inspiring individuals to embrace effortless paradigm shifts and reclaim their personal power. To experience a profound and transformative hypnosis session with Liz Landon, whether in the comforting confines of her office in Edmonds, WA, or through the convenience of online sessions, kindly reach out to her via email at releaseresistancewithliz@gmail.com. Her acclaimed book: RELEASE RESISTANCE is available on AMAZON and BARNESANDNOBLE.COM, as well as many other worldwide websites. NEW BOOK ON HYPNOTIC HEALING being released soon!