What Is Standing Between You and Your True Potential?
Have you ever felt that there was something more you were meant to do, experience, or become?
Perhaps you've had a dream you've been carrying for years.
Maybe there's something you've always wanted to create, learn, or experience.
Perhaps you've felt a quiet calling within your heart, but every time you think about following it, something seems to get in the way.
I'm not ready.
I don't know enough.
What if I fail?
What will other people think?
Maybe someday, when I have more time, money, or confidence.
And before we know it, another year has passed.
The dream is still there.
The calling hasn't disappeared.
But neither have the reasons we've given ourselves for waiting.
What if the greatest thing standing between you and your Divine Potential isn't a lack of ability, opportunity, or talent?
What if it's simply what you've come to believe about yourself?
As we bring our October Sacred Harvest journey to a close, I'd like to introduce you to two beautiful Archangels who can help us recognize our true potential and begin moving toward it.
Meet Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana
Archangel Nathaniel is known as the Angel of Fire, Purification, and Life Purpose.
He is associated with beautiful fiery oranges, deep reds, and glowing gold.
Nathaniel works with the element of Fire and can assist us with:
Purification and clearing stagnant energies
Recognizing and aligning with our life purpose
Finding the motivation to take action
Stepping outside our comfort zones
Releasing fear, self-doubt, and limiting patterns
Accelerating the manifestation of our dreams
Recognizing and fulfilling our true potential
Facilitating transformation
Nathaniel's energy can be powerful and motivating.
He helps us recognize where we've been holding ourselves back and encourages us to move forward.
Sometimes we know exactly what we want to do.
We know what steps we need to take.
We may even have everything we need to begin.
But something keeps us from taking that first step.
That's when Nathaniel can be a wonderful Archangel to call upon.
He can help us purify the fears, doubts, and stagnant energies that may be preventing us from taking action.
But Nathaniel doesn't work alone.
His beautiful twin flame is Archangel Ariana.
Meet Archangel Ariana
Archangel Ariana is known as the Crystal Archangel and the Archangel of Children.
She works closely with the crystal and mineral kingdoms and is associated with shimmering greens, blues, and beautiful rainbow crystal colors.
Ariana can assist us with:
Recognizing our inherent beauty and Divine gifts
Discovering and acknowledging our true potential
Gaining a higher perspective
Connecting more deeply with the Earth
Working with crystals and the mineral kingdom
Supporting children, including children with disabilities
Bringing grounding, compassion, and balance during transformation
One of the things I love about Ariana is her ability to help us recognize the beauty and potential that already exist within us.
Sometimes we're so focused on everything we believe we need to improve that we overlook the wonderful gifts we already possess.
We see what we haven't accomplished.
We notice what we don't know.
We compare ourselves to others.
We focus on our weaknesses rather than acknowledging our strengths.
But Ariana can help us see ourselves from a higher perspective.
Not simply as the person we believe ourselves to be, but as the Divine Being we truly are.
Two Beautiful Energies Working Together
What I find especially beautiful about Nathaniel and Ariana is how their energies complement one another.
Nathaniel brings the Fire of Purification and Transformation.
Ariana brings grounding, compassion, and the wisdom of the Earth and crystal kingdoms.
Nathaniel helps us recognize what needs to be cleared.
Ariana helps us recognize the beauty and potential that remain.
Nathaniel encourages us to take action.
Ariana helps us remain grounded and connected to our true selves as we move forward.
And together, they can help us recognize that fulfilling our Divine Potential isn't about becoming someone entirely different.
It's about releasing what has been preventing us from fully expressing who we already are.
What Have You Been Telling Yourself?
I want you to think about something for a moment.
Is there a dream, desire, or calling you've been putting off?
Something you've wanted to do but haven't allowed yourself to pursue?
Now ask yourself:
What have I been telling myself about why I can't do it?
Perhaps you've been saying you're too old.
Or too young.
Maybe you believe you don't have the right education or experience.
Perhaps you think you're not talented enough.
Maybe you've convinced yourself that you don't have the time or resources.
And sometimes those concerns are practical realities that require thoughtful planning.
But sometimes they're beliefs we've been carrying for so long that we've stopped questioning whether they're true.
What if some of those beliefs were never yours to begin with?
Perhaps someone told you that you weren't good at something.
Maybe you experienced a disappointment and decided you shouldn't try again.
Perhaps you compared yourself to someone else and concluded that your gifts weren't as valuable.
Or maybe you simply became so comfortable with the familiar that the thought of doing something different feels overwhelming.
How much of what you believe about your limitations is actually true?
And how much is something you've simply accepted as truth?
Nathaniel can help us begin clearing those limiting beliefs and the fears attached to them.
And Ariana can help us recognize the gifts, abilities, and potential that may have been hidden beneath them.
Your Divine Potential Is Already Within You
Last week, we explored how Archangel Raziel can help us recognize wisdom and guidance that may have been available to us all along.
Sometimes we don't need another answer.
We simply need to recognize the answer we've already received.
I think Nathaniel and Ariana take that teaching one step further.
Sometimes we don't need another talent.
Another qualification.
Another sign.
Or another person's permission.
Sometimes we need to recognize what is already within us and begin using it.
Think about a seed.
Within that tiny seed is the potential for something magnificent.
A flower.
A tree.
A beautiful garden.
The seed doesn't need to become something other than what it was created to be.
But it does need the right conditions to grow.
It needs nourishment.
It needs space.
It needs the appropriate amount of light and water.
And it needs time.
Our Divine Potential is much the same.
The potential is already there.
But we need to nurture it.
We need to give ourselves opportunities to grow.
We need to release the beliefs and fears that keep us from expressing it.
And sometimes, we need to be willing to step outside the comfortable and familiar.
That's where Nathaniel and Ariana can help us.
The Fire and the Crystal
I'd like you to imagine something.
Picture a beautiful crystal that has been buried deep within the Earth.
Over time, layers of dirt, stone, and debris have accumulated around it.
But none of those layers have changed the crystal's true nature.
Its beauty is still there.
Its brilliance is still there.
Its potential is still there.
It simply hasn't been fully revealed.
Now imagine Nathaniel bringing his beautiful Fire of Purification to gently clear away everything that has been obscuring that crystal.
The fear.
The self-doubt.
The limiting beliefs.
The judgments.
The old stories.
And as those layers begin to dissolve, Ariana helps you recognize the beautiful crystal that has been there all along.
That crystal represents you.
Your Divine gifts.
Your unique abilities.
Your true potential.
The beautiful Light of who you really are.
Perhaps you've forgotten how magnificent you are.
Perhaps you've allowed other people's opinions or your own experiences to influence how you see yourself.
But none of those things have changed your Divine nature.
You are still the beautiful Divine Being you were created to be.
Connecting with Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana
This week, I'd love for you to spend some time connecting with Nathaniel and Ariana.
Find a comfortable place where you won't be disturbed.
Close your eyes and take several slow, deep breaths.
Imagine yourself surrounded by beautiful, glowing orange, red, and golden Light.
Feel Nathaniel's powerful yet loving energy surrounding you.
Now imagine beautiful shimmering greens, blues, and rainbow crystal Light gently flowing around and through you.
Feel Ariana's compassionate, grounding energy blending with Nathaniel's Fire.
Allow yourself to relax into these beautiful energies.
Then call upon them:
Beloved Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana,
Please be with me now.
Nathaniel, surround me with your beautiful Fire of Purification and Transformation.
Help me recognize and release the fears, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and stagnant energies that have been preventing me from recognizing and fulfilling my Divine Potential.
Purify the thoughts, judgments, and patterns that no longer serve my highest good.
Help me find the courage, motivation, and clarity to take inspired action toward my Divine purpose.
Ariana, surround me with your beautiful crystal Light of Divine Love, Compassion, and Wisdom.
Help me recognize the inherent beauty, gifts, talents, and abilities that already exist within me.
Show me where I may have underestimated myself or forgotten the truth of who I AM.
Help me see myself through the eyes of Divine Truth and recognize the magnificent potential I was created to express.
Ground and balance my energies as I move forward, allowing me to embrace transformation with confidence, compassion, and grace.
Together, help me release what is no longer serving me and awaken the Divine Potential already within me.
Guide me toward the experiences, opportunities, and inspired actions that will help me express my gifts for my highest good and the highest good of all.
Thank you, Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana, for your loving guidance, healing, and assistance.
And so it is.
Now sit quietly for a few moments.
Allow yourself to experience their energies.
Perhaps you'll feel warmth or tingling.
Maybe you'll see colors, images, or symbols.
You might suddenly remember a dream you've put aside.
Perhaps you'll recognize a talent you've been overlooking.
Or you may receive a gentle nudge toward something you've been wanting to do.
Ask. Allow. Notice.
Remember, Divine Guidance is repetitive.
Pay attention to the messages, inspirations, conversations, and Angel Winks that appear throughout your week.
One Small Step Toward Your Divine Potential
Here's something I'd love for you to try this week.
Think about one dream, desire, or calling you've been putting off.
It doesn't have to be something enormous.
Perhaps you've wanted to take a class.
Start writing a book.
Explore a creative talent.
Visit somewhere you've always felt drawn to.
Begin a new spiritual practice.
Or finally take the first step toward something you've been dreaming about for years.
Ask Nathaniel to help you recognize what's been holding you back.
Ask Ariana to help you recognize the gifts and abilities you already possess.
Then ask them both:
What is one step I can take this week toward fulfilling my Divine Potential?
And when you receive guidance...
Take the step.
You don't have to know exactly how everything will unfold.
You don't need to have the entire journey mapped out.
And you don't need to wait until you feel completely ready.
Sometimes the confidence we're waiting for comes from taking that first step.
And sometimes that first step is what opens the door to everything that follows.
The Greatest Harvest May Be Who You're Becoming
As we bring our October Sacred Harvest journey to a close, I'd love for you to reflect on everything we've explored together.
With Archangel Haniel, we remembered that Joy isn't something we attain.
Joy is who we truly are.
With Archangel Raguel, we explored how restoring harmony doesn't always mean changing someone else or proving that we're right.
Sometimes it means releasing the judgments and emotional attachments that have kept us bound to the past.
With Archangel Raziel, we discovered that wisdom and Divine Guidance may have been available to us all along.
Sometimes we don't need another answer.
We simply need to recognize the one we've already received.
And now, with Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana, we're invited to recognize another beautiful truth.
Our Divine Potential isn't something we have to earn.
It's something we already carry within us.
The fears, doubts, judgments, and limitations we've accumulated may have obscured our awareness of it.
But they haven't changed who we truly are.
As we move into November and begin exploring Gratitude and Divine Grace, perhaps the greatest blessing we can recognize is the magnificent Divine Being we already are.
And perhaps the greatest gift we can give ourselves is the opportunity to express that Divine nature more fully.
Your harvest isn't only what you've accomplished.
It's also the wisdom you've gained, the limitations you've released, the gifts you've discovered, and the Divine Potential you're now ready to express.
So as you reflect on this beautiful season of harvest, ask yourself:
What am I ready to become?
And then remember...
You don't have to become someone new.
It’s about allowing more of who you truly ARE to shine through.
Love & Light,
Joelle St. Germaine
P.S. Is there a dream, talent, or calling you've been putting off? I'd love to hear what Archangels Nathaniel and Ariana help you recognize this week. Hit reply and tell me what you're ready to explore!
P.S.S. One of the beautiful things about working with the Archangels is discovering how each of them can support us in recognizing and fulfilling our Divine Potential. In the Archangel Mastery™ course, we explore their unique energies, areas of service, and how to develop deeper, more confident connections with them so we can work together in our everyday lives.
