What Message Are You Sending?
Each of us create and send energy or vibes out to others and the world. That energy is then received and interpreted by others. They use the energy input to determine if and how they will react to us. This energy is being transmitted to others, constantly, and usually unconsciously. If you’re stuck in a rut or not being received the way you’d like, examine the energy you are putting out. That energy creates your present and future situation. So send positive energy to the Universe and it will come back to you in many ways, ways you’ve never dreamed of.
Go ahead, make some waves
- What should I do?
Are you wondering if you should make a change in your life? Should you take that plunge? Is it safe?
- Be brave. Go ahead and make some waves. Go For It.
If you dare, take the plunge. You will encounter people and circumstances along the way that are there to help you in your journey. Sometimes your path may be a little unclear but you will find your way if you’re willing to make some waves. If you aren’t making waves, you’re not moving forward in life. Go ahead, make some waves, even if they’re small ones. You’ll be glad you did. You will be closer to being the REAL you and Living Well.
Five Human Truths
As we look at our lives from the solitude and darkness within, to the sunny landscape around us we realize each of us are very different and unique. We all have our own voice and spirit that is unique to us. No one else is exactly like us. As mentioned in my previous post Now Is The Time For Reflection, it’s important to take time, at least once per year, to take some personal, alone time to reflect on where we are now, if we are being true to ourselves and where we want to go in the future.
Even with this uniqueness there are some things that each of us needs, just like others around us. The Starwood Hotels group describes them as the Five Human Truths. They strive to fulfill them each time you are their guest. What is it that all of us need to feel good?
The 5 Human Truths
1) We need to be understood
2) We want to belong
3) We long to feel special
4) We crave more control over our lives
5) We dream of reaching our potential.
When you’re by yourself, reflecting on the future, be sure these basic needs as well as your unique needs are being met. If they are, life will be easier and feel more fulfilled.
You deserve to Live Well and be the real YOU!
What Should I do?
Are you feeling lost, don’t know what to do with your life, are you at a cross-roads, is something bothering you and holding you back? Maybe it’s time to look inside for the answer.
While exploring the grounds of the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort outside Phoenix, I came across this labyrinth. It is said to be a path to tranquility inspired by ancient Hopi medicine wheels. It is found in most Native American tribes. Many believe they enhance and balance and awaken our inner energy and creativity. They are a place where answers can be found.
The Shaman told me to pick a rock, and carry it as I walked through the twists and turns. Each turn, left and right, allow your brain to use the left side and right side thereby searching and opening both sides of your brain giving you a pure answer to your problem. These thoughts blended with the earth’s energy create new perspective, ideas and answers.
At first I was somewhat skeptical, but as I concentrated and walked slowly through the labyrinth I found my mind calming down and powerful thoughts and feelings arising. When I reached the center, I paused and put my rock, representing my problem, onto the pile of others problems. I released my problem, letting it go away.
After letting my problem or old beliefs go, I walk back through the turns to the beginning while feeling and thinking about the new me, minus my old problem. By the time I reached the beginning I felt a lightness and hope for the future, free of my old problem.
Mother nature and it’s energy and you allowing your mind to slow down can reveal answers you never dreamed of. If you give it an honest try, it might help you too.
Do You Need Goals?
We all need goals to get where we want to go. Sometimes the goal is a simple as getting out of bed, or going to your favorite restaurant even if you are in your 90’s and it’s difficult to climb steps and walk very far. Get up and keep going.
Write down your goals and write affirmations about how you’re going to achieve them.
Goals are best when stated simply with a detailed plan of how and when you’re going to achieve them. Along with goals and affirmations, remember that “whatever you focus your mind on the most, is what you will create”. So notice what you’re thinking about and make sure it’s something you want.
What goals do you have?
Maybe to hike 10 miles, to climb the 7 highest summits, to learn to tie your own shoe, to finish school, to start your own business, to pay off all your debt, to pay cash for everything, to retire comfortably, to have a loving relationship with a family member or friend, to lose weight or to travel the world. Your goal can be as little or big as you want. It’s your life, and they are your goals. Choose wisely.
Here are two powerful statements about goals. Think about them, they might help you achieve your dream.
1) Dreams not written down are merely a wish.
2) Those who do not have goals, will end up working for those who do.
So, what do you think, Do You Need Goals?
Career Meditation
When we become uptight and stressed, meditation can help clear our mind and get us back on the right path. This meditation is to help you improve your work and career. Remember, Life is good today!
Career Stress Meditation
Now we’re going to improve your thoughts and life in relationship to your Career.
Choose and prepare where you will meditate today. Choose a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Lower the lights, maybe light a candle. If you want, turn on some quiet, soft music.
Get comfortable and relaxed, laying down or sitting down.
Take a deep breath and close your eyes.
Relax you body, your shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, and toes.
Breath deeply, inhaling slowly, holding it for a moment, then exhale through your open mouth as if you’re gently blowing out a candle.
Continue breathing, slowly, breathe in and out.
In and out, In and out.
Keep your mind focused on your breathing, slowly, gently, and deeply. Feel each breath going through your body. Do so for two or three minutes.
Now, feel your whole body going into a deep relaxation. Feel your neck, your shoulders, your lower back, your chest, your heart, your arms, your hands, your fingers. Shake them loose.
Take another deep breath, exhale slowly. Now your hips are relaxed, your legs, your feet and toes. Wiggle your toes.
Now, breathing slowly, visualize yourself at your work. Visualize the physical space you spend your working time in.
Notice how you feel, your muscles, your jaw, your neck and back, your mind and your heart. How do you feel being in the area you work in? Is it a desk, your home office, an assembly line, a retail store, wherever it is, visualize and feel that space.
Look around, there’s your customers, your co-workers, your boss. What do you feel like in your space? Are you happy there, stressed, angry, unhappy, unappreciated?
Is it time for change? Visualize and feel where you would be in your new environment.
Take a deep breath and exhale, relax, and breath again. Feel these negative feelings fading. Feel them flowing out of your fingers, the bottom of your feet and all the pores of your body.
Visualize a blue mist surrounding you. The mist is blue as it is the color of truth, serenity and harmony, and helps to soothe the mind. It is good for cooling, calming, reconstructing and protecting. It calms the body and mind, raising your frequency to attract the perfect people and opportunities for you.
From today on you will feel positive and relaxed about your life and career. Life is good today and you’re starting a wonderful new journey.
Stay relaxed, breath in and out.
Now, in this relaxed state, think about how you want to feel at work and career. What needs to change? In your mind visualize being relaxed and happy. Remember, you are bigger than your job. Your identity is not defined by your job. You are a unique, talented, skilled and complete person with a mission in life only you can complete.
Meditate on what you would be doing and how you will feel when you’re on the right path. Take your time, visualizing every element. Focus on how your want to feel, not every little detail. The universe will fill in the details.
Maybe it’s still at your current job and things have changed for the better? Is it somewhere new? What area, country, city or state are you in? Are you inside or outside, with others or alone, are you working with your hands or your mind? How do you feel there? Feel your happiness and satisfaction. Continue visualizing the perfect place for you and feel as if you are already there.
Continue this process until you have created the complete vision. It may take several meditations before you see it clearly. With deep thought and searching you will be able to create your vision, one that is uniquely yours.
Now, take a very deep breath and release it slowly. Feel your new energy and mental clarity.
Breath in and out. You have begun your journey. Keep this feeling alive in your heart and mind and use it daily.
Take a few more deep breaths and slowly open our eyes. Sit for a minute to adjust to the light and energy in the room.
You create your own energy regardless of the situation you are in physically. Keep your energy strong and stay on your journeys path.
Stand up, shake your body loose, now, take another step towards your new life. Life is good today.
Written and copyrighted by John McFadden, May 2010.
Spirit
Everyone has a wonderful spirit in them. Some people listen to and honor their spirit and make the world a better place and have fun doing so.
Some haven’t discovered the spirit inside. It time to look inside and become the real and powerful YOU!
“The greatest natural resource in the world is the spirit that resides in every unstoppable person.”
—Cynthia Kersey
Life and Style
One of my favorite luxury hotel groups, Kempinski, has a wonderful saying. It says,
“Life should be lived with Style.”
Are you living your life with style? Try adding a little swagger and style and make life more fun and intriguing.
Try it.
Dark Sun
“Dark Sun”, near Steamboat Springs.
