Ariana Newcomer

Healing the soul's voice

How I got my name…

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My name, Ariana, is a spiritual name I took in my 30s. When I interviewed Riane Eisler recently for my Reclaiming The Wise Woman Elder – for the healing of Earth summit, I told her the story.

I told her because SHE was really responsible for me taking the name.

Her book, The Chalice and The Blade, was a transformational book for me. Reading about ancient European cultures that had worshipped the Great Goddess, in which women held power in equalitarian societies, and war was almost non-existent, was a revelation.

Learning her language of the Dominator paradigm vs. the Partnership paradigm was liberating and affirming.

We are not doomed by human nature to use violence! Cultures existed in our past where women and men were in partnership with each other and with our Earth! We can do it again, and even better.Continue Reading

Passion. Purpose. Prosperity. Yes, please!

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Right now, our world is in need of CREATIVITY. Everyone’s creativity and light is being called – YOURS, too.

In order for you to shine that beautiful light out in a way that can truly make a difference, you must step into your soul purpose with fiery passion, bringing your best gifts forward. And in order to do that, you must follow your heart’s greatest desire … to do what you love … while creating a prosperous life for yourself.

I’m honored to be a participant in the “Ignite Your Creative Spirit! Fuel Your Soul and Fund Your Freedom: Your Pathway to Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity” Summit.

My friend and colleague, Nityia Przewlocki, is a transformational life coach who specializes in guiding people toward a life of passion, purpose, and prosperity, and leave the mundane behind – to discover what they truly LOVE – and then, create a life of abundance around doing it. That’s exactly why she created, “Ignite Your Creative Spirit! Fuel Your Soul and Fund Your Freedom: Your Pathway to Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity.”

This complimentary virtual event kicks off on May 8, and brings together over 20 experts (including me!) to share our best tips on how to tap into your creative energy and inspiration, own your value, and earning your worth … all while making a real difference in the world.

My interview is: Moving From Domination to Partnership
We talk about why shifting the energy of your 3rd chakra is essential to releasing your creativity.

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This made me cry…

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12779274_1073492029359804_4494323776771849535_oThis photo shows my favorite moment from Bill Baren’s Big Shift Experience in San Jose. Even though I brought home a serious cold/flu from the event, which I’m still recovering from, I’ll always remember this moment with tears and gratitude.

A woman stepped up to the mic to share an Ah Ha she got from a partner exercise. Bill invited her onstage. She acknowledged her male exercise partner for the respectful, loving and compassionate energy he brought to her that made her feel safe enough to work with him.

She brought him up onstage with her to hug and thank him, and she shared that she had been abused by many men for much of her young life, including her father.

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True partnership in action

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sagelevineandarianaI had the great good fortune to attend the Women’s Leadership Summit last weekend at the beautiful Asilomar Conference Grounds in Monterey – a place I always love to go to for any reason.

This was Sage Lavine’s event – the goddess I’m hugging in this photo. I love this woman, and the way she leads and does business. She’s a beautiful example of the new paradigm of business, and of true partnership – with self, others, work, community, spirit and nature.

(I wrote about partnership last week. Read that article here.)

I love how she combines conscious business coaching with spirituality, mutual support, and giving back. I love how she speaks in her whole soul’s voice.

​​​​​​​Partnership in work: She demonstrates partnership with her staff – acknowledging them and celebrating them more than any other workshop leader I’ve seen.

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Power over? Or power with?

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power over? or power with?

Power.

Does the word make you uncomfortable?

Conscious people who’ve done a lot of work on themselves are often uncomfortable with the idea of wielding power. The word has a negative connotation for us – of force, domination, control…

But – as change agents, we have to get comfortable with power. We have to be able to handle power, leadership and influence. However, to create the change we want, we need a different KIND of power – power WITH instead of power OVER.

This is another piece of the new project I’m working on – upgrading the 3rd chakra to handle power in partnership – power WITH, instead of in the old dominator model – power OVER.

I’m really excited about this project, and how it’s coming together. It’s going to be a wonderful new tool for Healing Your Soul’s Voice, which means being able to speak from the Partnership model of power (among other things).Continue Reading