Category: Guidance

8 Inspirational Guidance Tips

Whenever I’m feeling stuck, unmotivated or lacking direction I turn to these inspirational guidance tips to get myself back on track.

Whenever your feeling stuck, unmotivated or lacking direction you can turn to these inspirational guidance tips to help reset your mind, body and soul.

When things are amiss in my life I know that my personal energy & the energy around me needs to cleared in order to be open & receptive to the new. Follow the Inspirational guidance steps below for my process to be awakened to a fresh new burst of positive inspirational energy.

  1. Start the day with a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon.

The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energising properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.

  1. Aromatherapy

Change your state of mind & induce a sense of renewed clarity with aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is most efficient when inhaling essential oils from a tissue, diffusing them in a vaporiser, or adding them to your bathwater. The aroma sends a signal, directly through our senses, which in turn influences our emotions. Aromatherapy can help to lift depression, soothe irritable nerves and generally encourage a better state of mind. This is why essential oils have such a powerful effect on our moods and general state of mind. Relaxing oils such as lavender, sweet marjoram, clary sage, sandalwood, frankincense & ylang ylang work by stimulating a neuro-chemical called serotonin that is naturally produced by the body to help relaxation.

  1. Bath

Take an Epsom salt bath with aromatherapy oils to help further clear any unwanted negative energies.

Follow this nurturing relaxation recipe to soothe the soul & drain away negative energy to leave you feeling refreshed & renewed.

Fill a bath & add some Epsom salts, mix in a good 10 drops of rose geranium pure aromatherapy oil & 10 drops of lavender oil. This combination is like magic & will soothe your cares away. If you don’t have a bath you can still benefit from the magic of this aromatherapy blend by putting a few drops of each in the corner of the shower. Let the fragrant steam permeate your senses & visualise all the negative energy washing away as the water cascades down your body.

  1. Salt Lamps

If you don’t own a salt lamp, I would suggest you invest in one. I have 6 around my house & I couldn’t live without them. Not only are they gorgeous but the benefits are manyfold.

Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions into the air, which purify & can help reduce anxiety & encourage a relaxing atmosphere. Once negative ions reach the bloodstream, they’re believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping alleviate depression, relieve stress & boost daytime energy.

  1. Yoga

Moving your body is a great way to get energy flowing through again. Yoga is particularly good as it focuses on moving stagnant energy through & out of the body.

  1. Meditation

Meditation is great for de-stressing and to clearing any mental or emotional blocks that may be present. By stilling & calming your mind you create more space for energy to flow.

  1. Oracle Cards

After clearing all the old stagnant negative energy in your body & surroundings you’ve now cleared the way for inspirational guidance to come through. Now is a good time to affirm “I am open & receptive to receive the loving inspirational guidance that I am seeking”.

I love to use oracle cards to help guide me with this process. By the law of attraction, you will only draw messages that are meant for you & your situation. Trust the process, go with the flow & enjoy it. My personal favourites at the moment are the magical mermaids & dolphin’s oracle card deck by Doreen Virtue.

  1. Journal

Now that all old energies are cleared & you’ve opened yourself up to receive inspirational loving guidance it is the perfect time to write in a journal. Write down any images, or flashes of inspiration that come to you at this time & follow through.

Trust the process & enjoy!

 

Create Your Sacred Healing Space

You can use this sacred space as a place to heal, find clarity & escape the pressures of the daily grind. Use it to receive inner guidance & knowledge as well as to write, draw, paint, chant, meditate or simply listen to birds sing outside. Your own private Oasis. Sounds like bliss right?

Why create a scared healing space of your very own you ask? Because it is one self-care practice that will serve you every time you feel the need to escape the hectic modern world time & time again. You will have a special place to go to, to heal, find clarity & escape the pressures & stress of the daily grind. You can use this sacred space as a place to receive inner guidance & knowledge as well as to write, draw, paint, chant, meditate or simply listen to birds sing outside. Your own private Oasis. Sounds like bliss right? Read on to create your very own sacred healing space.

  1. First of all, you need to find a place where you won’t be disturbed. If you live in a busy household investing in a lock on your door, a decent set of head phones or ear plugs is a great place to start!
  1. Next in your chosen space clear the clutter! This will eliminate old stagnant negative energies & allow for fresh new positive healing energy to flow through your special new healing space.
  1. Now the fun begins! Time to decorate your new special scared place! You could hang a screen, beads, or a billowy curtain to emphasize the importance of the environment as a place of solitude.
  1. Place a special rug & pillows on the floor to induce a state of comfort & nurturing.
  1. Next, set up an altar with spiritual objects to bring in the energy of spirituality. Each object can be placed with an intention for going deep within your heart and soul. Crystals are great for this.
  1. Creating your altar can be as simple as draping a small table with a special fabric. On top of the table, place items such as a scented candle, incense burner, essential oil diffuser, or natural objects like rocks and seashells that bring in the earth element.
  1. Add plants and flowers for energy, colour and increased oxygen. Lavender and purple symbolize spirituality, pink opens the heart, green brings in nature’s balance and yellow stimulates health. Read up on chakra colours & trust your inner guidance while choosing your colours.
  1. Hang pictures of gardens, mountains, angels, spiritual symbols, meaningful quotes & affirmations to impart a feeling of peace and harmony. There are many beautiful ones to choose from, pick the ones that sing to your soul.
  1. It is also a great place to play soft music (the spa radio channel on Pandora is great for this) Keep your personal development books & any spiritual guidance cards in this special place to offer you inspiration & further guidance.

    This sacred place you’ve just created is a perfect place to ask for guidance, connect with your higher self, do yoga, practice deep breathing & meditation to create a positive vision for your life. As you refocus on your inner life, you’ll find yourself calmer, clearer, happier and more inspired to follow your heart.

Enjoy your new scared healing space!

Six Inspirational Reads

Whether you’re sipping cocktails on a tropical beach somewhere or cuddling up in front of a beautiful warm fire you’re sure to enjoy these inspirational titles for some great holiday reading.

Whether you’re sipping cocktails on a tropical beach somewhere or cuddling up in front of a beautiful warm fire you’re sure to enjoy these inspirational titles.

  1. Firstly I’d like to start with one of my personal favourites, You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. I first read this book in my early twenties & impact it had my life was monumental.

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This book features full of ideas and strategies that have worked for millions of people worldwide. You Can Heal Your Life, the definitive bestselling book on self-healing, has transformed the lives of millions of people. This is a book that people credit with profoundly altering their awareness of the impact that the mind has on our health and wellbeing. In this inspirational work, world renowned teacher Louise L. Hay offers profound insight into the relationship between the mind and the body. Exploring the way that limiting thoughts and ideas control and constrict us, she offers us a powerful key to understanding the roots of our physical diseases and discomforts. This practical self-help guide will change the way you think forever!

2. Next up, is another one of Louise Hay’s books which you’ll find a light, easy, positive & uplifting read for the holidays. It is Heart Thoughts.

Compiled from Louise L Hay’s meditations, spiritual treatments, and lectures, “Heart Thoughts” is an easy-to-use, pick-up-and-choose guide to assist you in your day-to-day experiences. Use the index to look up one of Louise’s gems of wisdom for a specific area of life or open a page at random – you may be surprised by how relevant the words are to you at that moment.

3. Thirdly I like to recommend Feel The Fear … and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers. A great inspirational book to take you into the new year!

THE PHENOMENAL CLASSIC THAT HAS CHANGED THE LIVES OF MILLIONS Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving an unfulfilling relationship . . . facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside you’ll discover what we are afraid of, and why how to move from victim to creator the secret of making no lose decisions the vital 10-step process that helps you outtalk the negative chatterbox in your brain how to create more meaning in your life And so much more! With insight and humour, Dr. Jeffers shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears and enjoy the elation of living a creative, joyous, loving life. Should be required for every person who can read!

4. Miracles by Stuart Wilde is a great small but powerful dose of inspiration to create miracles in your own life.

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To create miracles, you have to be very clear about what it is you want. By being forthright and acting as if you have already obtained the object or condition that you desire, you create such a powerful energy that the Universal Law gives you whatever you are seeking.

5. Treasure Yourself by Miranda Kerr is a lovely read filled with beautiful positive affirmations to help inspire you for the new year ahead.

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In Treasure Yourself, international supermodel Miranda Kerr offers her own view on how her generation and those following can achieve greater health and happiness. Miranda believes that one of the most powerful tools to facilitate change is positive affirmation and she has collected over 100 affirmations from some of the world’s most inspirational authors including Louise L. Hay, Wayne W. Dyer, Deepak Chopra and many more. The book begins with a lovely parable that teaches that sometimes, challenges and struggles are exactly what we need in our lives; that we should not see every struggle and challenge as a negative because just as a caterpillar has to struggle out of its cocoon, it can then open its wings and fly.

6. To conclude my inspirational holiday reading list I’d like to recommend Learning To Balance Your Life by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse.

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“This one book can make a big difference in your life. It’s filled with the kind of spiritual and practical wisdom that can bring peace to your inner and outer worlds.” – Tian Dayton, author, therapist Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Do you feel like you’re always playing “catch up?” Do you feel stressed out a lot of the time? If so, there is a way to make your hectic life a happy one and to feel fulfilled instead of frazzled at the end of the day. Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, who sparked a movement with her book Learning to Love Yourself, sheds new light on the all-important issue of balance in this breakthrough book. Rather than tout outward solutions like multitasking or investing in a Daytimer, she helps flip the focus where it needs to be–inward. She explains that every one of us possesses 6 innate powers, that when neglected, will result in a lack of clarity (Where did I put my keys?); a lack of passion (Not tonight, I’m too tired); and a feeling of being overwhelmed (There’s no way I can get that report done by five). Using enlightening self-assessment questions, practical exercises and journaling pages, she shows readers how to harness each power to make true life changes in just 8 weeks. It’s entirely possible to live the life you want. You can have less stress and more passion; less frustration and more fulfillment –this book will show you how.

I hope you find a source of inspiration from one of these titles on your own healing journey.

Enjoy!

Waves Of Healing

A swim in the ocean always leaves you feeling alive and cleansed – physically, emotionally and spiritually. The combination of sun, sea and sand is the most natural and easily accessible form of therapy available.

I am blessed enough to live by the ocean, & take advantage of it as often as I can! With the beginning of summer now upon us here in Australia I suggest a call to action for a much needed trip to the beach! Especially for those of you living in the city. Take some much needed time out after a busy year & indulge in the healing waves of our oceans.

A swim in the ocean always leaves you feeling alive and cleansed – physically, emotionally and spiritually. The combination of sun, sea and sand is the most natural and easily accessible form of therapy available.

Our oceans are magnesium-rich which helps relax your muscles, reduce stress & help with a good night’s sleep. It helps soothe rattled nerves & induces an increased sense of calmness. Just simply walking along the sand in itself is very grounding & great for balancing our root chakra by reconnecting our energy to the earth.

The sea mist that fills the air is packed full of negatively charged ions that help boost your immune system. Swimming in the ocean opens pores in the skin to allow the absorption of sea minerals and helps detoxify the body.  As an additional bonus you get the benefits of all the antibacterial healing properties of the ocean, which is great for acne prone skin!

My favourite part is that it helps dispel negative energy from the body! Between this, the beautiful sun acting as natural anti-depressant (be sure to slip slop slap!) & happy endorphins pumping through your veins from playing amongst the waves it’s a divine cocktail for pure happiness & absolute bliss.

Emotionally, physically & energetically clearing while leaving you completely refreshed & revived. Natures blissful waves of healing, most beautiful natural form of therapy available.

Embrace it & Enjoy!

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