Decisions Decisions

You ever notice that when you are consciously making the right decisions everything flows freely and effortlessly?  I call these gifts from the Universe.  But I missed out on a lot of gifts.  I have always been one to learn things the hard way.  But I have decided to change all that.

Once upon a time years ago when I was in my breakup get back together phase with one of my exes I realized that when we stayed a part everything was going well for me.  But inevitably since we hadn't quite let go yet we would fall back into our pattern of hooking up.  We would have a great time but then all of a sudden something unfortunate would happen to me.  I would joke with one of my friends about it until one day we realized what was happening and the happenings were getting more and more obvious and more and more instantaneous after seeing him.

One day I realized that I was getting used to the gifts I was receiving from the Universe and I didn't want the gifts to go away.  I started paying more attention to the choices I made and the things I thought about.  Some of it made me laugh it was so obvious and sometimes it wasn't so funny.  It was actually painful.  Because, you know, the truth hurts.

I could be doing the mundane day to day and then suddenly hurt my toe, or burn my finger, or break a nail.  Actually hurt myself for real.  And when I stopped to think about what I was thinking about when the unfortunate accident occurred I was thinking things I had no business thinking about anymore!  Nutty but true!

Thoughts really are influential and when accompanied by power vocabulary the possibilities are endless.  We don't want to get trapped in our wrong decisions.  We want to be empowered by the choices we make and we want to build a strong foundation for positive growth.  

Everyone loves getting gifts.  Whether they come with 4 wheels and a bow or in a little small blue box, gifts make us smile.  And what about the gifts we give to ourselves?  The gift of consciously engaging in our own lives and assisting the Universe in giving us what we need.  These are gifts we can receive everyday.  The decision to live life to the fullest and be truthful to ourselves about what is good for us and what we should shy away from.  These healthy decisions help us grow and prosper.  They help keep us healthy and nurtured.  They will most certainly keep us smiling.  And if you are anything like me, once you start receiving these amazing gifts from the Universe, you will want them to keep on coming.

What are your decisions bringing you today?

Are You Listening

Do you ever feel like staying in bed when you're supposed to go to work or staying home when you should be making an appearance at a friends party?  Sometimes our bodies are trying to tell us something.  And when we can, we should listen.

I know we can't always just decide to stay home from work and we don't want to disappoint people by not celebrating with them but there other ways to heed the advise of our bodies without checking out for an entire day.

One way to get in touch with our bodies messages is through meditation.  Everyone is different but I find that first thing in the morning when my thoughts are clear and it is the start of a brand new day that I am the most susceptive to the inner communications of my body, mind and soul.

I read once that if you get out of the house within the first fifteen minutes of waking up, you will have more clarity and energy throughout your day.   So this is another version of the early morning meditation.  When your alarm goes off jump out of bed and take yourself for a walk.  Honor yourself with a slow pace and an open mind and take in all of the city, beauty or nature that surrounds you.  There can be messages in our surroundings too if we are open to hearing and seeing them.  

Sometimes when I need inner advise I pick up my favorite book, I ask a simple question and then I open it up to whatever page my eyes fall upon and I start reading.  It's funny, it's far-fetched and somewhat implausible but nine out of ten times therein lies the answer.  It may not be the answer we want but chances are it's the advise that could be in our best interest.

Another experiment to try is to lay quietly at night before you go to sleep and get in your place of intention.  Think about what it is you need an answer to.  Don't stress over it just let the thoughts flow through your mind and then think of the question you need answered.  Once you have asked your question, graciously ask yourself to present you the answer.  Politely and quietly to ask yourself that you wake up with the answer.  That you remember what you need to know and that you remember what you dream so you can find the message in it when you wake up. 

As we all know, the Universe will always give us what we ask of it.  So we should always be careful what we ask for.   We don't always get what we think we want but chances are the reply will be exactly what we need.  The lessons are always the hardest when we are in the moment but the freedom that comes from this kind of acceptance is invigorating.  Follow through.  Chances are you won't be disappointed.

Maybe it's time to get rid of all the wanting.  If we are too busy always wanting and needing all these other things then we are cluttering up our mind and making it impossible to hear.  If we are going to be courageous enough to take the step into listening to our life then we must be daring enough to hear what is being said and trust in our intuition.

Being the W Chaser that I am, I guess it was inevitable to learn that the real answers, my truth would come from within.  I have so much to be thankful for.

And in all honesty, if we are not happy with what we have, what makes us think we will be happy with more?

Gifts Regardless

"Re-shape yourself thru the power of your will.

                                                                                            ~ Unknown Quotes from The Bhagavad Gita

We don't always see it at the time, but just when we least expect it the Universe will make sure we are receiving what we need.  Food and water may be fundamental requirements for our sustainability but accomplishment can re-shape our lives and give us hope for a better future.

Wanting something implies lack.  It is non-existent and empty.  Take a good look at the list of things you want.  How long have you been wanting these things?  It may surprise you to take a look and realize that when we are in constant state of wanting, we are left with just that.  More wanting.

Adjustments need to be made in our thinking, in our approach and in our habits.  Some faith will be involved, and action, the Universe responds to us taking action. Know what it is you want and then let go of it.  Trust that it is enough to know the want and let the Universe take care of the how.

We can't just sit idle though.  Pleas don't misinterpret what I say here.  We must be intentional and we must be resolute in our approach.  Let the power of your intention be the vehicle you drive on the road of your chosen path.  And let your will make certain that your vehicle is always powered.   

I haven't checked in for a bit because I have been so busy pursuing and leaping into action.  And I still don't know how my pursuits are going to see through the finish line but I have faith that I am getting close.  My will to succeed sees me through the no's that I am still receiving.  But engaging in action and believing in my will to succeed shall see me through.

My will is indestructible and my faith is undeniable.  I received another no today.  I'm excited by it.  The Universe is watching out for me.  The Universe must not have seen a healthy prosperous partnership there and was protecting me from the wrong outcome.

Sometimes it's hard to let go.  You think you want something so bad or someone so intently but it's not essentially what we need.  The Universe knows what we need.  It doesn't respond necessarily to what we want.  The two can be very confusing.  But the outcome is a gift.  We just don't always see it in the moment.

All I can say is, thank you for always having my best interest at heart.  I shall keep partaking in my course of action and re-shaping myself through the power of my will.

What gifts have you been getting?