Your Big Dream

Season 2: Episode 6: Your Big Dream

In this heart-opening episode, Kristin invites you to reconnect with your big dreams, the ones that make your heart race and your soul light up. Through personal stories, cosmic wisdom, and grounded guidance, she explores how to balance dreaming big with being deeply present and grateful for where you are now.

Drawing inspiration from the Libra New Moon and the energy of new beginnings, Kristin shares how to use this time to plant intentional seeds, trust divine timing, and embody the vibration of your next chapter, even before it arrives.

🌙 Key Points:

• Why dreaming big is a spiritual practice of trust and expansion.

• The Libra New Moon’s energy and how it helps you balance your vision with your reality.

• How Kristin’s dream of hosting retreats became a living example of co-creating with the universe.

• The importance of gratitude and presence as you grow toward your goals.

• Understanding that your dreams are not just destinations, they’re invitations to become who you’re meant to be.
  

Practical Rituals & Tools:

1. New Moon Dream Ritual

2. Write It Down

3. Create Balance

4. Set an Intention

5. Surrender

6. Embody the Dream Daily

Journal Prompts:

• What is my big dream — the one that makes my heart skip a beat?

• How can I balance gratitude for where I am with excitement for where I’m going?

• Who am I becoming as I grow toward this dream?
  

Your dream isn’t too big, too far away, or too unrealistic, it’s a seed already planted in your soul. Tend to it with gratitude, trust, and aligned action.

If you’re ready to go deeper, book a Soul Purpose Session with Kristin to receive intuitive guidance and energy alignment around your next chapter at ⁠kristinsvets.com⁠.

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Transcript

Season 2: Episode 6- Your Big Dream

Hello there, welcome back. I'm so glad that you are here with me today. I am so excited to talk about this because can I tell you something? This is not the episode that I thought I was going to record today. I do plan ahead and have topics, but this morning I woke up thinking about dreams and dreaming bigger. So not the kind that you have when you're sleeping, although those are fascinating too, and that could be its own podcast episode of analyzing the dreams that you have when you're sleeping, but I'm talking about the big dreams the kind that Makes your heartbeat a little faster the kind that is a vision that seems almost too big too beautiful too far away to even Allow in or to speak out loud because the retreat that I just held in the Azores Islands in Portugal

That is one of my favorite dreams coming true. You know, mean, a while back, for me to have that dream of like, I wanna host my own retreats one day and how is that even gonna happen? And then to have the universe line all that up for me to work with my friend who owns a travel agency. It all came together so beautifully and...

So that's what I want to talk about today is I really want to encourage you to dream bigger and to trust the universe along the way. And then I'll share how I'm doing that in other areas of my life where the dreams are not fulfilled yet, but I still have them and believe in them. And I also wanted to add in some of you might know this about me, but others may not, but I'm really into astrology. I always happen my entire life and I really love to follow the moon cycles. So the whole time that I've been offering sound baths, I often love it when it works out to coordinate it with full moons and new moons. But I've been taking that a step further and I'm even studying astrology right now. And so I wanted to bring that into today's episode because this episode is going to come out on Tuesday, October 21st. And that is a new moon.

If there was ever this cosmic invitation to dream big and bring those dreams into balance with your real life This is it and then we are also the next day on October 22nd moving into Scorpio season so this is a time of year when we get to Drop into maybe more inner work

And when we work with God and the universe, it's really that we're being handed the keys to our transformation. And so this is just a perfect time to dream big. And I think that's why it came to me this morning. So I'm mixing up the plan and I really want you to give yourself permission to dream big, to dream out loud. And I hope that by sharing my stories that that's giving you permission to do that as well. So let's talk about the new moon in Libra for a moment first, because understanding this energy that we're stepping into makes everything more potent. So all new moons are about fresh starts. They're just cosmic reset buttons. The moon goes dark, you know, pulls back into herself and kind of whispers, begin again. And we get that every single month that the sky is dark for a night. And what that really is telling you is that this energy of new moons, it's always about potential. It's this magical space between what is and what is possible. And so,

I like to think of it as standing on the shoreline before sunrise and the world is quiet and anything could happen. And then when you tie into that, that this is a new moon in Libra. So Libra energy is so beautiful. It's ruled by Venus and that is the planet of love and beauty and harmony. And Libra asks us to find balance. So it's to create this beauty, to honor our relationships, and of course, not just with others, but also with ourselves. And so when we combine that new moon energy of new beginnings and potential with Libra's graceful influence, we get this gorgeous invitation to set intentions that honor both your dreams, and your reality. It's a balance. We get to dream big, but we also get to ask ourselves what needs to come into balance for this dream to unfold. And again, my message is never about hustling harder or forcing things to happen. It's about alignment. It's about getting clear on what you truly desire. And then trusting the process as you grow towards it. Because aligned actions, you'll take the action when you know that it's really what your heart and soul are telling you to do. Because the truth is that our dreams aren't just happening to us. We have to grow into them. We have to open ourselves up into them.

And again, I feel like that's really what's happened with my partnership of hosting these retreats with a friend who is a travel agent. And it's been so incredible to watch that grow, right? Like the first one we did together was small and then the next one was a little bit bigger. And then this one we sold out and had a wait list.

So let me share a different dream with you that is interesting for me to share and to trust that is going to come true. And that is that my big dream is to have a house on the water. I want the floor to ceiling windows.

I want to be drinking my coffee as the sun rises and look out these beautiful windows and I can see myself sitting there with like this deep soul level gratitude. Gratitude for where I am, for the experiences of what my life is in that moment. So the yesterday that I had in that vision and the day unfolding in front of me in that vision and

That is a huge big dream for me. But here's the thing. I don't know all of the details yet. Like this has come to me in meditation. I just feel it in my in my gut, in my heart, in my soul. And so I don't really know if this is a next chapter dream. Is it a retirement dream? Is it a second home dream? I don't know if it's on a lake or an ocean. But what I do know is that this dream includes long walks on the beach by the water and time to write and connection with amazing people. My friends, my community, my family. It's the dinners with my husband and lots of phone calls and hopefully visits from my kids. I can see it that there's like a juice bar nearby and a favorite brunch spot and the best seafood restaurant within walking distance. So I can see it in detail and I can feel it in detail. And I hope that when I describe it, can you feel it? And here's what I also know.

It's probably not happening anytime soon. It's not happening this month. I don't think that would be like a universal miracle. And honestly, it's probably not happening this year. I would love it if the universe wants for that to like change. But the thing that's important to hold on to is that that's okay. However long it takes, it takes.

And I'm growing my way there. I'm trusting the process. And in that trust is where I believe, you know, this like true abundance lives in our life. When we give ourselves the ability to have a big vision, to trust that it's gonna come true, to take the aligned actions along the way, to see the what and when and how it might unfold. That to me is living in a state of abundance. So you might be listening to this and thinking, okay, Kristen, that all sounds amazing, but my dream feels so far away. Why even bother dreaming if I can't see how to make it happen? And I get it, I really do. That is somewhat of like this bigger dream of the house on the water. But here's what I've learned through both my personal journey and my work is that your dreams aren't just about that destination. They're not just about the house on the water for me. They're about who you're becoming along the way. So with my first retreat finally unfolded, like, yes, it was a smaller retreat, but guess who I got to become in that one? And then guess who I got to become in? the second one and then this last one felt like the big, full fulfillment of stepping into that dream. And so I can see that unfolding with other dreams in my life and I can see it unfolding with other dreams in your life. When you allow yourself to dream and really dream without editing it, without judging what you're coming up with, without shrinking it down,

You're telling the universe, I'm ready for more. I'm open to expansion and growth. I trust that there's something greater for me. And that energy, that openness, it shifts everything. That is the law of vibration coming into play. And even in my book, Design to Shine, I talk about

You know, the subtitle is living intentionally to discover your inner light. One of the most intentional things you can do is give yourself permission to dream without a timeline, without a perfect plan, without knowing every single step. Because even the book for me at one point, that was also a big dream of mine, to write a book, right? And I didn't know how it was gonna unfold. I didn't have a perfect plan or timeline, but I got it done. And it took longer than I thought, and it was harder than I thought. But now I'm a published author with a book. And so when you allow yourself to drop into a moment when you can see your big dream and you can feel your big dream, then you've already planted the seed. The universe is listening and your soul is activating and you're beginning to vibrate at the frequency of that dream.

So I really invite each of you to drop into that. And then let's play with the Libra New Moon energy again, because you can balance that dream with your life right now. So this is how you can use the potency of the Libra energy and make it become important. So Libra doesn't just want you to dream big, Libra Energy also wants you to find the balance between your vision and your current reality. So let me explain that. Sometimes we dream so big.

Sometimes we dream so big that we completely disconnect from where we are now. We think well, like I can't enjoy my life until I have the beach house or I can't enjoy my life until I have the better business success or the relationship that you're looking for and that is dropping into a scarcity mentality that is coming from the energy of lack and that's when we start resisting the present moment. But this Libra energy is very much about honoring where you are and where you're going. It's about finding the balance and finding the harmony. So yes, I dream about the house on the water, but I also wake up every morning in my current home and feel so grateful for my cozy bed. I drink my coffee with appreciation and happiness. I notice the beauty around me now and I connect with my husband and my kids now with where we are in our life and dynamics.

Because again, true abundance isn't only about what's coming, it's about what because true abundance isn't only about what's coming, it's about recognizing what's already here. And I'm sure you've heard me say before that the success of your soul isn't measured by what you've achieved. It's measured by how present, how aligned, and how full of love you are right now. So that's the Libra lesson is the balance.

So my invitation to you is to ask yourself, what is your big dream? What is my big dream? So take some time this week. If you're listening to this on Tuesday on the day of the new moon, tonight is a great night to do it. The next few days have the energy, but whenever you can make time, maybe over the weekend, just slow down.

Get quiet, maybe put on some lovely music. You can always find handpan music or Shavasana playlists on your favorite music app. Light a candle, maybe make a cup of tea or whatever nourishes you and just sit and ask yourself, what is my big dream? This is not the dream that you think you should have.

This is not the dream that looks good on social media, but it is the dream that makes your heart skip a beat when you imagine it. Maybe it's a business you want to create. Maybe it's a relationship you want to call in. Maybe it's a place you want to live, like me. Maybe it's a way you want to feel in your body.

Maybe it is a level of financial freedom that you are now ready to welcome in. So whatever it is, write it down, journal about it, and let yourself feel it as if it's already happening. And remember, don't worry about the how yet. Don't worry about the timeline. Just let yourself dream. Because when you give yourself permission to dream, you're giving the universe permission to conspire on your behalf. It feels your energy and wants to support you. So the potent, like practical, magical ritual that you could do with the new moon is again, step one, create a sacred space. So light that candle, burn some sage or palo santo.

Play some soft music, whatever makes the moment feel special and drops you into the present moment. And then get clear on your dream. Step two, get clear on your dream. Write it down. Be specific and let yourself feel the emotions of already living in this dream. Step three is creating that Libra balance piece. It's acknowledge where you are now.

So write down three things that you're grateful for in your current life and honor the present moment and create that balance. Step four is setting your intention. So create a simple, powerful intention statement like, am growing towards my dream with trust and ease, or I am open to receiving all of the support and guidance and opportunities that align with my highest good. And then step five is to surrender and release it. And this is the hardest part for a lot of us. Once you've set your intention, you do need to let it go. You have to trust that the universe heard you, trust that you're being guided, and then go live your life with presence and with...gratitude. So what are some practical ways like outside of this new moon to...

Continue to start growing towards your big dream because I know that like in thinking through that it's nice to have the ritual but It can all sound beautiful and then it's like okay, but there's the surrender and flow But what do I actually do? right, so to me the law of vibration is what comes into play and So you want to connect with that feeling of your dream every day and I assume your dream brings in a feeling of abundance. And so just spend two or three minutes in the morning visualizing your dream as if it's already real and feel those emotions, embody that version of yourself. This raises that vibration and signals to God, to the universe that you're ready. And then in the doing, of course there always has to be action.

That is the interesting balance with surrender and trust, but you do have to take a line to action. So it doesn't have to be big, but maybe your researching locations, if your dream involves moving, or maybe you sign up to take that course, if your dream involves a new hobby or career. And maybe it's just that you have a conversation with your partner about what this big dream or vision is and make it a little more real. And that's just one small step that says, you know, I'm serious about this. And, you know, I've done that with my husband. He knows that I want a house on the beach. And then I'm also like super careful with that of to not also balance that with like, my gosh, I am so grateful for the life that we have in the house that we live in. And I think that there is this vision that we can step into that allows for even more to come in. So I'm very careful to make sure that that doesn't come across with him as a criticism of that we don't have enough because that's not how I feel. It's not coming from a place of lack. or scarcity, it's coming from a place of abundance. And like there's a scenario where more is allowed in. And again, that just lets your partner like create a shared vision with you. And again, that just tells the universe that you're serious about it. And that is an aligned action step. And again, as I just showed in that example and have already stated, but you always want to practice gratitude for what's always.

And again, I just shared this in my example, but the third practical thing that you can do is to practice gratitude for what's already here. That is the Libra balance. And this is just something to hold on to every day for all of life is you want to acknowledge how grateful you are and how much you appreciate what is currently happening in your life. So.

The great practice is to write down three things you're grateful for that keeps you from slipping into a scarcity mindset and it keeps your energy and your vibration higher. So if you are feeling called to go deeper, if you want support in clarifying your soul's purpose or aligning your energy with your big dreams, this is something that I do. I offer soul purpose sessions, which are these intuitive readings combined with card pulls and coaching. And we look at your energy and your chakras. We tap into your soul's guidance and we get messages on what your next aligned chapter and dreams can look like. And these sessions are deeply transformational because they are a mirror of what you already know in your heart and soul, but so often we need that reflection back to us for us to really be able to step into that full power.

So this is designed for those of you that are ready to stop questioning and want to hear that guidance and reflection. And so you can find all the details on my website or just send me a message. I would be honored to support you in that way if it calls to you. And as we close out today's episode, I just want to remind you of this, your dream isn't too big, it isn't too far away, it isn't unrealistic or impossible. It's a seed that's already been planted in your soul. And every day that you tend to it, through your thoughts, your energy, your gratitude, your aligned actions, you're watering that seed. So trust the process.

Trust the timeline. Trust that you're exactly where you need to be, even as you're growing towards something more because true abundance is success of the soul. And your soul, it's already dreaming big. So thank you so much for being here with me today. I would love to hear your big dream if you want to share it and send me a message or just write it down, put it somewhere where you can see it every day. And until next time. Keep shining your light. Thank you so much. Have a great week.