A lot of us at times become so focused on the finish line that we lose ourselves in the process. We get so caught up in the what ifs? Which tends to set off a repetitive pattern of needless worrying. As they say, “worrying is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to to do, but leads nowhere”.
What I’m trying to say is that most of the time our worries are unfounded & that everything always works out at the end of the day. For the most part anyway!
That said, we need to sit back, relax, & trust the process! The universe knows what it’s doing & our incessant worrying over tiny details is only going to do us more harm than good. The universe has your back! Trust the process & everything will work out.
Want proof? Think of something you may have been fretting over a year ago? Perhaps it was difficult, yes.. but did you survive? Did you get through it? Well you are here reading this today so I dare say you did!
Have a little faith & trust in the process & whatever concerns you currently have will seem trivial in a year or so from now, maybe less!
Hopefully reading this has given you a new perspective on any burdens you may be currently carrying.
If you feel as though you could use some extra support to help you with trusting the process, I’ve always found the use of oracle cards a helpful tool help see me through to the other side. Ask Your Guides would be a great place to start.
Remember to trust the process! It will all work out in the end!
So often we get focused & swept up by all that is happening in our busy day to day lives. Most of the time we don’t even stop to think about any of it, we just carry on with our daily demands & tasks without a second thought. Next thing you know, we are swept up in a whirlwind of stress, & why did this happen, or I wish it wasn’t like this, & the old why did this happen to me, when it feels our world starts to crumble from beneath us & all round us.
Now it doesn’t have to get to that point, ever again. The following tips will help guide you to attract more good into your life & avoid the whirlwind pitfalls of our daily lives.
Let go!
Release & let go of old negative belief systems, thought & behavioural patterns. If you are feeling crappy, more than likely it is a direct result of these things & for things to change, your patterns must change! It is not possible to repeat the same patterns & for it to result in a different outcome. If we want change in any area of our lives, we must do things differently!
2. Focus on the good!
Very simple but effective! Start noticing the beautiful things in your life, your pet, the love of your family & friends, your achievements, a beautiful flower, a beautiful sunset or sunrise, an amazing meal, how comfortable your bed is as you go to sleep at night. By focusing on the good things in life on a regular basis your perspective on life will shift into the positive & by the law of attraction bring more good things into your life!
3. Start a gratitude journal
By writing in a gratitude journal about all the things you are grateful for on a daily basis, you shift your attention to the more positive aspects of life. Your conscious mind will become open to this new perspective the more you apply this practice, thus creating an imprint & the ground work for more positive thoughts to flow. Try to make time for this practice every morning if can & watch the world around you blossom into a wondrous world of your own creation.
4. Set your intentions
Declare to the universe that you are ready to receive more good into your life. By using statements with the prefix “I am”, you connect with the universal consciousness to manifest better things to come your way. “I am perfect health”, “I am boundless energy”, “I am blissfully happy”, Insert any “I am statement your wish to manifest into your physical world & be sure to say your “I am” statement with feeling!
Last but not least take time to enjoy the good in your life!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Place a special rug & pillows on the floor to induce a state of comfort & nurturing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
