What if this summer felt different...


Hello Reader,

Can I ask you something?

When was the last time you truly played?

Not scrolled. Not worked. Not checked things off your to-do list.

I mean really laughed. Created something just because. Danced in your kitchen. Watched a sunset. Colored with no purpose other than enjoying yourself.

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that adulthood meant being productive all the time. We convinced ourselves that joy could wait until everything else was done.

But what if joy isn’t the reward?

What if joy is the strategy?

That’s exactly why I created Summer of Play—and why I decided to include it as a special bonus inside The Soul Shine Collective this summer.

🌞 Summer of Play ⬅️ ⬅️ ⬅️

Beginning June 26, we’ll gather for six live workshops designed to help you reconnect with the version of yourself that knows how to have fun, trust life, and create from a place of joy instead of pressure.

Together we’ll:

☀️ Create a Summer Vision Board

🌻 Make a Summer Bucket List

🎨 Color and create

💃 Have dance parties

🌿 Spend intentional time in nature

✨ Practice “acting as if”

❤️ Make time for ourselves—without guilt

🎉 Hold one another accountable for actually living our lists

Because play isn’t childish.

Play reconnects you with your creativity, your intuition, your confidence, and your aliveness.

We’ll laugh together, try new things together, and create what I hope will be one of the most memorable summers we’ve had in years.


🌿 Aligned Monthly Calls

Every month we also gather for our Aligned coaching call.

These sessions are all about reconnecting with your inner knowing.

We’ll explore intuition, spirituality, soul purpose, life’s lessons, personal growth, mindset, energy, and how to live in greater alignment with who you truly are.

Whether you’re brand new to spirituality or have been on this journey for years, you’ll find a safe, supportive community where you can ask questions, learn, grow, and be yourself.


✨ Abundant Monthly Coaching Calls

Abundant members receive an additional live coaching session each month.

These are intuitive coaching calls where you can bring whatever is on your heart.

Feeling stuck?

Trying to make a decision?

Looking for clarity?

Wondering what lesson life is trying to teach you?

We’ll work together in real time through intuitive guidance, coaching, energy, and heartfelt conversation.

No two calls are ever the same because they’re created around what our members need most.


Can’t Make It Live?

Every single call is recorded, and replays are uploaded to the member portal so you can watch whenever it fits your schedule.


🎁 Summer Referral Bonus

I love the idea of this community growing through genuine connection.

So here’s a special summer gift…

Invite a friend to join The Soul Shine Collective.

When they become a member and let me know you invited them…

You’ll BOTH receive September FREE at the Abundant membership level.

That means both of you will receive all of the Abundant coaching benefits for the month of September—my gift to you for helping this beautiful community grow.

(Just have your friend mention your name when they join.)


If you’ve been craving more joy…

More connection…

More purpose…

More play…

More YOU…

I’d love to welcome you inside.

This isn’t about adding one more thing to your calendar.

It’s about creating space for the life you’ve been wanting to live.

Let’s make this our best summer yet.

With so much love,

Christine Marcario

Founder, The Soul Shine Collective 💛

Aligned and Abundant

Aligned & Abundant

I'm Christine Marcario, spiritual mentor, medium, and founder of Aligned and Abundant. Through my podcast and transformational events, I guide women on a journey of deep healing, alignment, and soul-led abundance. Subscribe for updates on upcoming retreats, workshops, and powerful conversations that awaken your highest self.

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