We just gave you a whole month’s worth of ideas for shifting your bad habits and emerging as a whole NU You. Still stuck in an unhealthy rut? Then honey, maybe you need to call in the heavies. Jennifer Kass speaks to angel-whisperer Doreen Virtue about her new book, Angel Detox, for some detox advice from the other side.
A wave of pioneers (yes, you!) are choosing to detox from a life that was making them sick and blocking them from their happiness. They are walking away from the toxic job, relationship, food, medication, media or self-beliefs, and stepping into their full potential. One of the women leading this wave of love is spiritual teacher, clairvoyant with a PhD, and prolific author of over 60 books, the mystical and magical Doreen Virtue.
The Doreen Virtue Angel Detox is inspired by her work with the angelic realm, the place our higher self calls home, and aims to guide those who are ready to break free from all that’s holding them back. Virtue often speaks to the Highly Sensitive folks, the ones who feel and experience the world in a more visceral, heightened way. This sensitivity to energy, people, foods and places that don’t serve them is like having an inner GPS that’s screaming “TURN AROUND!!”
But living in a world where we’re not taught to value the mystical circumstances that often deliver this message, many ignore what their body is telling them though intuitive hits and gut feelings, creating resistance and struggle where there really doesn’t have to be any.
When I sat down to chat with Virtue, she told me how to use the new book to up-level your life.
THE TIMING OF YOUR BOOKS ALWAYS FEELS AUSPICIOUS TO ME – WHAT INSPIRED THIS NEW ONE?
I’ve actually been teaching Angel Detox since the angels started teaching it to me back in 1995, so I decided that I wanted to put all of my knowledge into one book, and include all of the messages from the angels about detoxing. I also wanted to collaborated with Robert Reeves, who has followed a detox diet his whole life. Robert is one of the most talented naturopaths in Australia and what’s interesting about him is that he got the message from his angels as a kid to live this lifestyle; he never drank alcohol or put up with toxic relationships.
HE SOUNDS TOO PURE TO BE TRUE…
But he’s not an airy fairy guy – he’s actually very grounded and funny. I’m different from Robert in that while I’m all angel detox now, I came to this place later in life. So I’m an example of the before and after transformation, being someone who was a sugar addict and had a string of toxic relationships.
SO WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
Everyone, of course. But a sure sign that you need to detox is by looking at your energy. The angels have taught me that our energy levels must be high in order to manifest what we desire, and the book effectively provides an energy management system to help you cultivate a higher level of energy so that you feel awake, focused and able to concentrate, in every situation and every day of your life. This covers everything from flushing out pollutants and eliminating cravings, to structured 7-day detox plans.
IT CAN FEEL PRETTY OVERWHELMING THINKING ABOUT ALL THE THINGS WE MIGHT NEED TO LET GO OF TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE. WHAT ARE SOME GOOD FIRST STEPS?
Modern life also means it’s hard to even say what’s the biggest culprit if we’re feeling toxic. But to start with, our system has to deal with a lot of airborne particle pollution which, fortunately, we can manage fairly easily. Research from NASA actually determined that house plants clear the air of these toxins, and four house plants in particular: the Boston Fern, Peace Lily, Philodendrom, and Areca Palms. The angels have taught me that having plants around also clears the air energetically. For example, if there’s toxic, harsh energy where you work, whether it’s with clients who are unloading a lot of emotional stuff or co-workers who are into creating drama, having plants around you will transmute the energy. It’s also beneficial to have plants on your nightstand – something with rounded leaves, not spiky – to absorb negative energy while you’re sleeping.
YOU WRITE ABOUT DETOXING BEING A PROCESS OF DIFFERENT PHASES AND LAYERS. WHAT ARE YOU PERSONALLY WORKING ON DETOXING RIGHT NOW?
Last year the angels started to up the ante for me! They personally told me to remove all of my 13 mercury fillings and see a naturopathic doctor to have all heavy metals removed from my system, which really turned on the lights in my mind. I found I could think more clearly, and that I stopped forgetting things. I’m now detoxing my wardrobe, getting out anything from sweat shops or anything made with animal products, which means all wool, silk and leather items. It’s also worth remembering that cotton is the number one GMO product in the world, which is the real reason to buy organic.
HOW DO YOU ACTUALLY DEFINE THE WORD ‘DETOX’?
When people think of detoxing they think it’s about stopping drinking or smoking, but that’s just one piece of it. The detox process is really about getting honest with yourself and becoming aware of your body’s cues. Our body is our most powerful and accurate divination tool. Your body KNOWS, and the Angel Detox involves taking an inventory of what your body is telling you. For example, when you feel drained after spending time with someone, that’s a toxic relationship. Or if your stomach tightens every time you go to work, that’s an area to look at. If you eat something and your body feels out of balance, with a loss of focus or an energy crash, that’s a sign that your body is reacting negatively. When we can’t find a way to logically override these things, is when we talk ourselves out of our experience and convince ourselves we’re imagining things, or that what we’re feeling doesn’t really mean anything.
SO IT’S ABOUT HAVING AN ACTIVE CONVERSATION WITH YOUR BODY?
Exactly, sometimes an actual conversation! Archangel Raphael taught me that everything about the body is based on divine intelligence, and geared toward protecting itself. So if we gain weight or have a skin condition in a certain area of the body, that’s the body trying to help you or talk to you. For example, say you’ve gained weight around your hips. Instead of getting mad and rejecting the physician that your body is, close your eyes and have an interview with the excess weight. You can say; “Please tell me what your purpose is and why you are here?” It might reply; “I’m trying to protect your boundaries.” In which case you can say; “Thank you. I really appreciate that and now that I understand I’ve been afraid of feeling invaded by other people’s energy, I’m going to learn to protect myself in a different way.”
SO HOW ARE THE ANGELS PARTICIPATING IN THE DETOX PROCESS?
When we’re working with the angels, we realize we don’t have to do it alone. The main thing the angels actually do is take away the unhealthy cravings, whether it’s the desire you feel for a toxic relationship, substance or behaviour, because it’s only the ego that’s addicted to drama or suffering. Because of our free-will choice and the ability to ask for help from our angels, if you don’t want to have the craving anymore, then they will let you know that’s not a problem.
ANGEL DETOX IS QUITE A LARGE BOOK WITH SO MUCH ESSENTIAL INFORMATION – WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO USE IT FOR THOSE WHO ARE ON-THE-GO AND REALLY WANT TO MAKE CHANGES NOW?
What I want everyone to know is the book is an Oracle itself. Open it randomly, and wherever you land will be the message for you about detox in that moment.
Angel Detox by Doreen Virtue is out now on Hay House.
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