Trust The Process

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!

Back To Basics Self Care Practices

For the times when life feels completely overwhelming.

Here are some self-care practices that I like to call getting back to basics for those times when life feels completely overwhelming. Your rescue remedy awaits.

BACK TO BASICS SELF CARE PRACTICES

For the times when life feels completely overwhelming.

Here are some self-care practices that I like to call getting back to basics for those times when life feels completely overwhelming. Your rescue remedy awaits.

  1. Take an Epsom salt bath with aromatherapy oils.

A 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. Soothing Music

Play calming relaxation music, music that soothes your soul. My favourite is the spa radio channel on Pandora. Music has a powerful healing effect to change the vibrational frequency of your body at a molecular level.

  1. Light some candles

The calming effect of candlelight can be a simple yet sacred tool to help reduce stress. The gentle glow it creates helps to ease and soothe the mind & soul.

Create a cosy, nurturing atmosphere by lighting a few well-placed candles in your home. Adding a candle here & there will create softness in your room, which will instantly make it feel warm & welcoming, perfect for when you’re feeling overwhelmed. So, if you haven’t already, bring the tranquil & restorative light of candles into your life.

  1. 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 & induce sleep. A dream remedy when feeling completely overwhelmed.

  1. Chamomile tea

Soothe your nerves with a cup of chamomile tea. Research has shown that chamomile is not only relaxing, but it can significantly decrease anxiety & even fight depression. To read more on this click here.

  1. Yoga

The next time you are feeling completely overwhelmed try practising a gentle yoga sequence. Yoga is well known for reducing anxiety & stress. The focus on breath within the practice of yoga has been seen to reduce the release of stress hormones & lower cortisol levels. Ease into a gentle session & stretch out any tension in your body to help induce a soothing, calming effect in your body & mind.

  1. Journal

Find a quiet space & write your heart out. Journaling is a very therapeutic way of releasing pent up energy. Vent & get it all out so there is no need for any negative emotions to stay trapped inside of your body. Once you’re done, simply tear it up, release it & let it be done & over with.

  1. Gratitude

Write in a gratitude journal all the things you are grateful for, as many as you can. This will help shift your energy from negative to positive & allow for more positive energy to usher into your life.

  1. Affirmations

Repeat out loud in front of a mirror a releasing affirmation. This is very powerful practice, as you are signifying to the universe that you are ready to be free of this thing, situation or person. Repeat “I am willing to release the need for ……… insert what you need to release here …….”, & watch as whatever it is you need to release begins to leave your life.

Go soothe & nurture your mind, body & soul

 

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!

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