New Years 2012

Now that the New Year has come around again, it’s a great time to ask the questions, “What do I most want?”  and “What do I want to create that would expand my contribution to life on the planet?   I’ve noticed that asking these questions helps me focus on what I have control with and to steer clear of what I don’t have control over.  It becomes very clear that I have control over my choices, decisions, and actions and I don’t have control over other people’s choices, decisions and actions.

For example, something as simple as cleaning a drawer of old files or stuff can shift you into the space of self-directed control.   I spent a few hours last week sorting through and clearing out a couple of closets and cupboards in my living space of things that I no longer need or want.  Very quickly I started to feel lighter, more freedom in my thoughts, and easier in my body. I felt centered in my sense of personal power and control.   Standing in what I can take charge of creates a higher vibration of sweet humming inside and a tendency toward happiness and excitement.

I think that’s a great way to begin a new year.  I wish the same for you.

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Taking Charge of Your Day

How do you take charge of your day?

Do you jump out of bed in the morning
and hit the ground running so that you get everything you have to
do done?

Do you wake up with some dread and delay getting up because you’re
just not very excited about it or it feels like too much?

Or do you get up feeling somewhat resigned to what you need to do
today and get yourself going without much thought?

I’ve done variations of all of these at one time or other in my
life and then realized I was acting like I didn’t have any control,
that the circumstances of my life controlled me. That’s when I
made some changes.

I decided to take charge of my day and start it with something that
supported me in what I want for my well being.

Here’s my simple 3 point plan:

Meditate.
First thing in the morning I sit and meditate. I consider it the
dental floss of my mind. Sitting quietly for even a few minutes
sets my waking life “thermostat”. When I start my day being
centered I’m more likely to remain centered throughout my day and
feel in charge of myself rather than reactive to my environment.

10/10
I make a list of 10 appreciations and 10 intentions for my day.
Appreciation is to be sensitively aware of the intrinsic value of
someone or something.
When we lead with appreciation we’re much more likely to feel
happy and energized, and to see the possibilities in whatever is
presented to us. And appreciation seems to produce more of what we
want- more love, well-being, money, and opportunities.

Making a list of intentions (which is an enlightened version of a
“to do” list) puts us on the path of living a life of purpose and
meaning. True self esteem comes from accomplishing something of
meaning in our lives. So knowing what our intentions are and the
actions that will fulfill those helps us stay on track, focused,
and effective.

I strongly advise writing these lists out so that you can reference
them throughout the day and get back on track if needed. Also,
they are good to review at the end of the day for assessment and
acknowledgement (as in a pat on the back!). Or for identifying
what more might be needed to accomplish something. (On this
enlightened path, there is no shaming, blaming, or maiming! only
taking responsibility as the action taker of your life.)

Then I get on with my day.

I’ve been doing these simple practices for years with extraordinary
outcomes. People, experiences, and opportunities have come my way
that I would have never imagined.

Tuning your bodymind in this way each morning will result in a life of meaning, purpose, and well-being. May all be well for you.

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Learning Curves

Just this morning I learned how to record an audio file and put it up in an email or any other place.  What a kick!  I tell myself that I’m technologically challenged, but I think that has just been an excuse to avoid feeling the the natural frustrations that come in the learning process (although, I didn’t feel any frustration with this…it was fun!)  Avoiding what we think will be unpleasant keeps us right where we are and voicing the same complaints when something doesn’t work.  How big a waste is that??!!!  When we want to have a certain kind of experience (with this it was to fulfil a request someone made of me) and we don’t know exactly how to do that, we put ourselves on a learning curve.  I’m finding that true with grandparenting – learning new ways to be with the little ones.  I also find that true with a number of aspects of growing older – needing to make adjustments in how I do some things.   How we approach our learning curves makes the difference between experiencing  life as an adventure or life as a back alley with dangers lurking in the shadows.

What learning curve are you on and what’s your attitude toward it?

By the way, below is the link to the audio file I created.  It is a 5 minute practice called “Basking in the Feelings”.  It might help you have more fun on your learning curve!

http://bit.ly/eN7EEA

Suzanne

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