Positive Attitude – Our Core Essence is Love
By · CommentsWhat if we innately knew that our purpose here in human form is simply to explore, experience and expand our capacity to love? How would that influence our time here — how would that affect our every day lives as well as our overall perspective?
What would you personally do differently? Would you be less judgmental — more open to being understanding and supportive? Would you be less likely to cling to a subjective or narrow point of view?
These are deep questions to reflect upon, concepts that I have been giving thought to in these last few weeks, and which bear some thinking about. Personally, I am still working on evolving into a kinder version of myself, with a greater capacity for patience and understanding. That inner work is assisted by tapping in to the wellspring of love within.
Sometimes, in a gentle meditation, I envision just being connected to that strand of pure Divine love that resides deep within my heart. I have no secret knowledge of our purpose here, but somehow tapping in to the core essence of love feels like it is a right exploration for me.
When I go within to that heart space, I feel as if I am tuning in to something far grander than my mere physical existence here. It can be a beautiful, almost blissful moment. Then I am convinced that expressing our love, in various formats, is at least part of the reason why we choose our existence here.
When we think about others, particularly those that bring a sense of challenge or discord into the realms of every day reality, we can feel frustrated and confused at times.
However, we should make every effort to surround them with the figurative vibrating glow of light and love. This imagery may help us view them in a better, less reactive and less volatile way. Attaining that non-judgmental outlook will certainly help our lives –and relationships — flow more smoothly. And we should definitely strive to connect more clearly with our core essence — that of profound love.
Here are several simple ways to tune in to the essence of love within:
- Imagine you are breathing in and out through your heart center (heart chakra.) Focus on your heart space, and imagine that you are inhaling and exhaling from there — and imagine pure love flowing in and out in a blissful connecting loop.
- Work with an affirmation that resonates with you. “I am a being of light and energy and I let love radiate within and around me, as it flows out toward others.”
- Envision yourself surrounded by a bubble of gleaming light that represents love — and meditate with this sensation for several minutes or more. Or imagine yourself and any other person surrounded by this healing bubble that will gently dissolve any discord between the two of you.
- Hold an image of yourself cupped in the Divine palm/hand of Universal, unconditional love — feel the warmth, the caring, the compassion as it envelopes you.
- Know that you are worthy and deserving of love.
Affirmations:
- As I connect to my core essence of love, I am filled with a sense of supreme peacefulness.
- I tap into that loving spark of Divinity that resides deep within me.
- I practice being nonjudgmental, tolerant and understanding toward others, as that is how I wish others to treat me.
Positive Attitude – Thoughts to Raise Your Vibration
By · CommentsChallenges are all part of the roller coaster of life — we all experience periods of gloom, discord and stress. But how do we bring ourselves up during these trying times? How do we reconnect to our joyful spirit? For after all, isn’t our spirit what breathes life into us, animates us and connects us to our soul and Higher Consciousness? And shouldn’t our soul be innately joyful, light, magical and powerful?
I recently listened to Sonia Choquette, one of the Hay House inspirational author/teachers, discuss a technique to help uplift. And it so resonated as it is something that I already do. I believe the most significant step to take when you are experiencing a negative state of mind, uncertainty or emotional upheaval is to think about those things you love. Focus your clear attention on what brings light into your world.
“It’s too simple” you may think to yourself. But sometimes it is the simplest ideas that work.
This technique may certainly not solve all the problems and hurdles you are experiencing, but it can return your mindset to a state of optimism and appreciation — even for a little while. Everyone can use an “optimism break!”
Thoughts are very powerful. So bring to mind the joy of thinking about what you love. Make an actual list or just a mental list. This can instantaneously raise your vibration! Think of that classic tune “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music. Certainly thinking about favorite things or what one loves is sure to bring a smile to your heart and help counteract fear or discord.
For me personally, my thought list would include the following:
- Having breakfast with my husband — sharing that morning cup of coffee
- Family outings with my grown children
- Being surrounded by the unconditional love of my pets — specifically when all of them are snoozing contentedly around me with one cat snuggled and purring on my chest…
- Watching the colorful birds that congregate at my backyard feeder
- Having lunch on my patio in the warm sunlight
- Going out to lunch with a close friend
- Going to the movies and catching something new to the screen
Make your own list, and you can include thoughts of things too, as well as people — ANYTHING that makes your heart sing. So reach for clear thoughts of what you love and those you love — particularly when you need an emotional and energetic attitude boost!
Affirmations:
- As I focus on what I love, my heart grows light and joyful!
- I take a few moments every day to feel genuine appreciation for the love of those who surround me.
- My whole outlook is uplifted when I choose to give my attention to joyful and positive thoughts.
Do What You Love – Lessons from Steve Jobs
By · Comments“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” ~Steve Jobs
The world lost a profound visionary and creative genius this last week with the passing of Steve Jobs. Personally, I was quite saddened to hear the news, as I admired this man who had achieved the harmonious life balance between his passion for work and his love of family. He was a man who basically changed the world. And he was, in all respects, a good man — one who was admired and respected by all. This became emphatically clear from all the statements made by the captains of technology, as well as major political figures, including the President, upon hearing of his passing.
On a personal level, Steve Jobs impacted my own life — as his invention of the Apple computer basically brought to me my original career as a graphic designer. The Mac made it possible to do wonderful creative design (and what used to be called desktop publishing) from the ease of a keyboard and mouse. And I have been delightedly using a Mac computer for over twenty years now.
Of course, adding the iPod changed the way we listen to music and the iPhone changed the way we use our mobile devices and connect with the world from wherever we may be.
The lessons we learn from such a man are profound. He empowered people with the concept of following your passion, doing what you love. He walked his talk. He showed us what perseverance, persistence and little bit of magical thinking could do! He was the epitome of “stick-to-it-ness.” Even battling his disease, he lived way longer than is normally possible with such a diagnosis. His will to live was so strong and by willing those additional years, he was able to continue to contribute toward furthering the technology of the world as well as having more time with his beloved family.
On all levels, he loved the work he did. He loved life. He lived life as if each day were his last. Can we take away these same lessons for ourselves?
Can we find the joy and passion in what we do? For me, my life path shifted after many years of graphic design as I found myself fascinated and engaged with the field of holistic healing. I discovered that the healing profession truly ignites my passion. My graphic design background comes in handy to help me create and maintain my healing and positive living websites. But healing and coaching around the concept of mind, body and spirit connection are now my focused life journey…
So, seek your bliss and find the life path that truly resonates with your heart. And as Steve Jobs encouraged, “don’t settle.”
Live each day deeply and richly, as if it were your last. Because truly, who knows exactly when their time in this physical plane will be over? Make it a priority to reach for joy and to focus on all that you love. And spend time with those who love you.
Affirmatons:
- I utilize my inner guidance to pursue a life path that resonates with my genuine heart.
- It is my profound intention to seek joy in all facets of my life.
- Spending time with those I love creates uplifting, good-feeling moments and memories.
It’s been said by a number of inspirational teachers that we are “multi-dimensional” beings. It’s also been said that we are “spiritual beings having a human experience” and not the other way around. Any way you look at it, I profoundly believe that there is more to us than just flesh, blood and bone — more to us than just this speck of human existence planted here on planet Earth.
Many of us feel, at one time or another, a connection to something that is much bigger, grander and more powerful than our existence here in the physical embodiment. I believe we all have an innate spark of divinity that lies within us, keeping us “networked” in with God/Universe/Divine — whatever your own personal perceptions are. Some people are more closely connected with that inner knowing than others.
This connection to an alternate dimension may often be called the “spiritual” side of us. Because at the same time as we exist in these human vehicles, is it also possible that we exist on another level in a more spiritual dimension?
Another thought: part of us may still exist in the past of our own lives and in the future of our own life — so could this time continuum also be considered even another dimension? There are many theories, which I will not go into here (you can read them elsewhere.) I am merely suggesting the possibility that we DO exist in several dimensions.
Yet, the dimension that is hopefully the most real to us is our present reality in human form. And part of our nature, as I have seen over and over again, is to embrace drama in our lives. A major aspect of the human experience is interaction with others, and that always leads to some form of conflict. Because our lovely human egos so often and eagerly give birth to drama.
Even a network of healers I am with (and we all consider ourselves quite spiritual) is not immune to that, as I have seen the last few weeks. Why was I surprised by a chain of events that was almost soap opera? But our group is private and I will not share any further information — just lessons learned from being an observer. I tried not to get involved, but somehow was pulled in, like a strong whirlpool dragging me in. But I will say that I managed to remain as objective and compassionate as possible to all parties concerned. It would seem that this particular group who embraces their multi-dimensional side in a very authentic and caring way, would not ever display some of these kinds of conflicts…
So we must acknowledge our egos and our oft-volatile emotions, yet make an attempt to keep them in check. Occasional drama is inevitable for most of us (and we must admit that sometimes we even find it exciting) but continuous streams of it are stressful and trying. So look inward for yourself — are you the kind of person that often creates or inspires drama? Really be honest with yourself. Because drama always causes someone else to be uncomfortable.
And if you answered “yes” or “maybe” to that question, begin the work of finding more peace and balance, and perhaps exploring your spiritual side.
Or, are you a person who is extremely reactive to drama? Know that you CAN refrain from becoming engaged in the winds of conflict. You have that choice.
But in any case, consciously embrace more harmonious and compassionate thoughts. It is helpful to try to see a situation from the perspective of others involved, as opposed to just your own line of vision, which can be limited. Turn down the drama, but turn up the kindness and the love…
Affirmations:
- I release negative drama from my life experience and I choose a more harmonious reality.
- It is joyful and fulfilling to interact with others using positive and supportive communication.
- I choose to react in a peaceful way toward any emotional drama that arises in my life.
I was speaking with my Aunt just this morning, trying to find out how she is recovering after numerous health challenges and time spent in the hospital. True to her usual character, she made the statement “I’m never getting better. It’s just not happening.”
My Aunt has never been the most positive kind of individual, which frustrates me, as I feel she is missing out on a having a more joyful life experience. But she IS my Aunt, and of course I do love her. And I do realize and respect her choices, even if I don’t agree with them or see them as being particularly beneficial.
Fortunately, I do believe that her stubbornness, persistence and sheer will to have improved health will serve to get her better, despite her gloomy mindset. However, her energetic and emotional outlook can certainly use some healthy tweaking!
Without giving my Aunt a full lecture on positivity, I just gently suggested that instead of saying “I’ll never get better” to start saying “I’m definitely going to get better” and that in general being positive will be much more beneficial for her. “You know,” she said, “Everyone keeps telling me that.” Sometimes moving away from a deeply ingrained negative-thinking pattern is extremely difficult or next to impossible.
Our thought patterns are cultivated during early childhood. Our initial ways of viewing ourselves and the world that surrounds us are mostly determined by our immediate sphere of influence — parents, extended family members, our teachers and even religious leaders. If those surrounding us thrive on the negative, then how are we going to grow up? What will our beliefs be?
Of course, that question is rhetorical.
Our personal epiphany comes when we realize that YES, we can change and shift forward into a better-feeling and generally more joyful everyday reality.
Hopefully, most of us come to an understanding about how profoundly powerful our thoughts and statements can be, and that choosing ones like “I am definitely going to get better” is going to have a major positive impact on our well being.
I believe that the Universe gives huge focus to all of our statements that begin with “I am…” and responds rather quickly to them. So if we say “I am tired, I am sick, etc” the Universe will respond to that vibration of imbalance and continue to provide us with more imbalance, which of course, is the opposite of what we truly desire. So we have to use great clarity when choosing what follows those words “I am…”
Thoughts such as “I am happy, harmonious and healthy” or “I am relaxed and calm, and feel good about where I am along my life path” are excellent positive affirmations to use on a regular basis. So if you can relate a little too well with the negative “I am” thoughts, then maybe it’s time to have your own mini awakening. You, too, have the ability to make a conscious shift toward bringing more of these feel-good, high-vibration thoughts and statements into your field of thinking and your conversations. And it may have quite a remarkable impact on your everyday life and overall happiness!
Affirmations:
- I am joyful, radiant and in perfect alignment with the Universal stream of harmony and well being.
- I am open and receptive to all the light-filled, positive aspects that surround me each day.
- I do the inner work to shift toward good-feeling thought patterns and statements that support both my physical and emotional health.
There is always great focus and much written about love and compassion for others, and how the world will be a better place if we can all mobilize this lavish wave of love for others. And of course… that’s probably true. But the most critical step in this altruistic process is to first honor, respect, value and love yourself. For many people, that is no easy task. Often self-love is so very low on the hierarchy of priorities — and yet, it should undeniably get top billing.
In an article by coach and therapist, Darlene Lancer, she describes the three progressive stages of caring about oneself: self esteem, self acceptance and finally self-love. These stages/feelings build on one another and begin at the basic “self-esteem” which is the foundation of what you think of yourself. This can change depending on circumstances and life’s roller coaster of ups and downs.
Self-acceptance is a step above, where your good feelings about yourself are quite constant despite life’s challenges and changes — and despite what others may think of you.
Self-love is the pinnacle point of honoring oneself — a combination of both feeling and actions. It is at this stage that your emotional health and sense of self are in excellent balance and you are at peace with both yourself and your outer world.
People often feel guilty about caring for themselves, nurturing themselves. This may be particularly true of women — who often feel that in the traditional and classical sense, they must be the nurturers of others first. It might be a natural instinct to care for, protect and nurture one’s young and one’s family.
However, in today’s modern times, there is no excuse not to be able to take care of yourself — your needs, your joy and your health along the way while still being a compassionate caregiver. In fact, I believe it is essential to be in the place of self-love to be a better and more empowered care-giver. For if you are deprived of feeling good about yourself, how can you possibly be there — in an attentive, genuinely caring way for others?
There is always much angst surrounding the line between being selfish and self-caring. Sometimes when people tell us WE are being “selfish,” it is out of their own unhealthy, short-sighted need to have to control over us. It takes some soul-searching sometimes to sort that out and be clear about our own needs and how to be kind to ourselves and “self-responsible.”
Margaret Paul, Ph.D., bestselling author and relationship expert, spells out the following significant points to keep in mind about when we are being self-responsible, as opposed to being “selfish:”
- “We are being self-responsible, not selfish, when we do what brings us joy, with no intent to harm another — even if another person doesn’t like it.
- We are being self-responsible, not selfish, when we support our own highest good, even when someone wants us to do something other than what we are doing.
- We are being self-responsible when we are considerate of others’ wants and needs without giving ourselves up.”
The bottom line is that it is so necessary to honor your life with kind and appropriate self-care. Having that healthy balance between treating yourself compassionately, and nurturing and caring for others, is the key to better well-being. And it is essential for more harmonious, loving relationships.
If more people would be of this mindset, this might help with the healing of the rest of the world in a more global way. For healing begins within… and genuine love begins and flourishes first within you…
Affirmations:
- I treat myself with kindness and make time to do things I enjoy.
- By cultivating self-love, it is easier for me to be nurturing and compassionate toward others.
- Healing and well-being arise from my inner thoughts and feelings, so I consciously choose joyful ones!
Please let me know your thoughts about this and leave a comment here. Do you feel a sense of self-esteem or self-love? Or do you mostly put others first and yourself last?
A Day Without Electricity – Reflecting on Simple Joys
By · CommentsA hurricane with drenching rains and heavy winds. A complete power outage including cable outage — no lights, phones, TV or computer. Scented candles softly illuminating each room of the house. My husband and I sat facing each other — me, making the most of the situation and our quiet companionship — him, antsy and distracted wondering what ARE we going to DO with no computer or television or ball game to entertain us.
We sat, contemplating our situation, reflecting on the extreme and taken-for-granted role that electricity plays in our lives. My husband suggested playing Scrabble, but we weren’t sure where the game board was — and then if we even had the correct number of tiles that accompany the game. “How about cards?” I asked. So we decided to play Gin Rummy, something we have not played in many years since the children were young — and were straining our brains to remember the exact rules of the game (and we couldn’t look them up on the internet either.) I was feeling good about our decision to pass the time with this simple delight of card-playing, since it was so far removed from our everyday life. So my husband found a deck of cards and…. the lights suddenly flickered on!
And of course, what happened — my husband jumped for the TV remote, eagerly waiting for our Cable box to boot up, and I quietly retreated to the office to reboot my computer. So much for simple pleasures…
But I must admit that as electricity brought our house to life and the lights came on, I DID feel a remarkable sense of relief to be back in the year 2011…
That one day without power were quite thought-provoking for me and I am still reflecting on the experience. There was a profound lesson I took away from this brief removal from the land of electricity. And that is a real sense of appreciation for our modern lives. Having no working computer, cable connection and no internet – and not being able to power up my smartphone were tough, but the reality of having to deal with the total darkness, no working refrigerator and the possibility of soon running out of hot water were sobering thoughts.
So my sense of gratitude for those things which we routinely accept as a part of our sophisticated world has been strengthened. We are all so tuned in and plugged in to all the latest technology, that sometimes we forget about the simple joys in life, such as spending one on one time in person with those whom we love. So I definitely encourage you to acknowledge and appreciate the modern aspects of your life on a regular basis — you don’t need to wait for a hurricane or other natural disaster to drive home this message.
Affirmations:
- I gratefully acknowledge all the modern conveniences that fill my life.
- I make special time to spend with those close to me and our relationships are strengthened.
- Challenges and obstacles serve a purpose — to help me learn and grow!
Positive Attitude – Greet Each Day With Joy
By · CommentsIf you wake up in the morning with dread, thinking of all that will be wrong with the upcoming day, what do you think will happen? Yes, the day will turn into that self-fulfilling prophecy and end up as a “bad” day.
The Law of Attraction suggests to us that what we give our attention to expands, and grows to become our reality. So why should we give our attention to apprehension of a bad day when it is simple enough to give our attention to anticipating a good day?
Many people admit to me that they find it challenging to greet the day on an upbeat note. Sure, we all have trying days which hold hurdles for us — dental work, a doctor’s appointment or medical test, a tough exam we need to pass, a tight deadline, a meeting with the supervisor, etc.
Yet most days are just… days. Twenty-four hour chunks of time that we have the choice to either fill with good-feeling vibrations — or bad-feeling ones. The way we first begin our day is critical as to how the rest of the day will play out.
So it’s worth the extra effort and the personal work to reach for that pleasant, good-feeling thought upon first awakening. If you wake up surrounded by a cloud, figuratively “shake” it off and DECIDE to reach for a positive thought.
Yes, we all have days that we just get up on the grumpy side. I had one of those days recently, but as I came more into focus, the little voice in my head reprimanded me “You can do better than this. What kind of tone are you setting for the day?” So I quickly decided to affirm, “Okay, I can do it. I will greet this day with joy!” And once I made that state quick statement to myself, I could feel my whole demeanor shift. And it ended up being a glorious day!
Here are some tips to help you reach for morning joy:
• Find something — anything — that you can focus brightly on in the waking moment — even the softness of your pillow, the comfort of your blanket, the sun peeking in through the curtains, the sound of a bird chirping a pleasant melody. These are incredibly simple things, but can start a good-feeling mood flowing in.
• Appreciate your way to joy — as you come to awareness in the morning, remember to be grateful for the glory of awakening and being part of the breath of life. Feel gratitude for whatever blessings you can summon happily to mind.
• Say an affirmation: I am grateful for this new day. I will plan something joyful for today. I will find something exciting in my day today. I look forward to all the possibilities that will open to me. (Or, keep a few affirmations on index cards on a nearby table to reach for first-thing.)
• Enjoy a morning shower — really immerse yourself in the soothing, cleansing feel of it. I find this time extremely inspirational as ideas just seem to flow to me during this morning ritual. (Maybe it has to do with the flow of the warm, soothing water…) And if you like that classic “singing-in-the-shower” idea, go for it! Greet the day with song!
• Look forward to breakfast. Science has shown how essential those morning nutrients are to jumpstart the energy within our physical bodies. Have a nutritious meal (or item, such as a healthy smoothie/drink), whatever that is for you personally, but make sure it doesn’t include too much sugar. When you make breakfast a regular part of your day, you will feel better both physically and psychologically.
• Look ahead to some bright spot in your day. Surely there must be ONE thing that will stand out as being more positive for you, something you can look forward to — even if it is just taking your dog for a walk, posting on social media or trying that new restaurant during your lunch hour at work. Let that one positive aspect become your optimistic focal point. It can make a huge difference in the way the entire day unfolds…
Affirmations:
- Each day holds something exciting for me, along with bold new opportunities.
- I greet each morning with an optimistic thought to set the tone for the day.
- I consciously choose thoughts that cause me to feel joyful and inspired.
Kindness Toward Others – The Ripple of Positivity
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In this world where everyone is often immersed in their own reality, sometimes mired in their own technology and often led by their own ego, it is helpful to keep in mind the importance of keeping connected with others.
And I do encourage you to shine your light as a beacon to others. Of course, your light must first radiate brightly within yourself. That is your own personal inner work and challenge: to discover and “maintain” your inner light.
As you pursue your own unique life path, it is a beautiful complement to walk in the company of others who overlap segments of your journey. Especially others whose energy resonates peacefully and supportively with yours.
When you are in a place and space of joy and radiance, (maybe not every single minute of every single day, but in general) embracing the good-feeling aspects of life, make an extra conscious effort to let your high-vibration harmonious state of mind flow out to others. Pay it forward — send out good vibes to others as compassion, healing and positivity.
With those in your own immediate life experience, be extra helpful, courteous and respectful — make this a worthy goal for this week. Go out of your way to do something positive and beneficial, perhaps even something that will take others by pleasant surprise. When you feel the brightness of good deeds done and positive actions taken that have helped light YOUR way, that is a particularly perfect time to pay it forward.
Perhaps this is the way to heal the world, starting on a very small level, one tiny ripple at a time… For if each of us makes that effort to help others, they in turn will help others, and more and more joyful energy will flow and heal… so find yourself in this lovely stream of optimism, compassion, inspiration and appreciation — and let it ripple out to all who you touch, both near and far…
Affirmations:
- I joyfully let my kind actions and compassionate thoughts ripple out toward others!
- Appreciation in my daily life helps keep my inner light shining brilliantly.
- I can begin to heal the world, one step at a time, beginning with me…
Worry is part of the human emotional scale — something we all do, some of us constantly and in a panicked way and others to a much lesser degree. Where do you fall on the spectrum of obsessing about concerns and things that can go wrong versus being a calm and peaceful being?
In Reiki, one learns the Five Precepts — principles by which to live our lives in a spiritual, balanced and healing manner. One of those is (you guessed it) “Do not worry” or “For today, let go of worry.” You certainly do not have to be Reiki-trained to focus on this guiding principle. The precepts encourage us to adopt this kind of balanced mindset “for today only” reminding us that living in the now moment is the place where we can begin to let go of our worrying.
I came from a traditional background of worriers — my core family lived with an unhealthy focus on anxiety, mired in a negative mindset. So that is what I learned from an early age. My grandmother was highly superstitious and I carried around many of her ingrained beliefs for a long time. Now I know that most superstitions are based on fear and limiting beliefs.
However, it was many years of me heading in the opposite direction of a black cat that was crossing the street, until I finally was able to overcome many of Grandma’s fear-based teachings. (Ironically, I now HAVE a black cat who has brought so much feline love into my life.)
Some “worrying” is probably helpful to keep us on our toes about tasks that need to get done, for instance, worrying about leaving the house in a state of safety (did I lock the doors, leave on lights, etc.)
Worrying about one’s health is generally not a productive attitude, but being concerned and going for a physical or to check out something that might need traditional medical attention may be helpful in that it motivates one to actions that are beneficial.
But is there a difference between obsessive worry and just generalized worry? I believe that it is obsessive worrying that is our downfall and causes us to sink into a place and space of negativity and inability to function in a truly healthy and harmonious way. However, if constant worrying is affecting your ability to think and function normally, then it would be wise to check with a mental health professional for some guidance.
Assuming that your worrying is within the range of “normal” what can you do to ease it?
1) Identify and acknowledge that you have overactive worry mindset. That in itself is a grand first step to begin to eliminate it.
2) In the words of the classic song “Don’t worry – be happy!” know that you CAN learn to choose more joyful thought patterns. Keep in mind that worries are a form of self-limiting beliefs and fear-based thinking. Once you can wrap your understanding around that, it becomes far easier to make a change.
3) When you find yourself stuck in the loop of worry, have a talk with yourself. Ask yourself exactly why you are worrying and let yourself acknowledge the worst that can happen. Once you have (briefly) “gone down to the depths” then design steps you can take and positive actions that will help you rise up. Begin to actively take those mental steps — one at a time — to walk in a path of greater light and positivity.
4) Substitute an affirmation(s) for negative mind chatter. This is especially helpful if you begin as soon as you find yourself getting caught up in a round of acute worry. (See affirmations below.)
5) Ask for guidance from friends and family. You are not alone in this life experience so reach out to others. Connection with supportive folks inspires comfort.
6) Ask for guidance from spiritual helpers (whatever resonates with you.) Ask the angels, Archangels, the Divine — and trust in your connection here. This kind of reaching out can actually be very healing and calming.
7) Incorporate pure fun and joy into your everyday life. You can’t occupy the space of both worry and enjoyment at the same time, so opt for the good-feeling actions, thoughts and emotions when possible. When you are feeling good about your now moments, then worries are eased out and happiness flows in.
Affirmations:
- I release worry as I welcome in a more joyful and positive mindset.
- I pay attention to the now moment and strive for a sense of harmony with that moment.
- I do the inner work of releasing anxiety and tension, and choosing optimism and balance.