Feeling and Freeing

             A little over a week ago, I had an interaction with someone who was incredibly angry.  Now, rage?  I understand it.  Been there, lived that, still trying to shake it off.

             So, his mood was a familiar one to me.  But during that moment, and it was truly just a quick flash of almost-no-time, I was made aware of how useless this type of energy expense can be.

             We do need to feel all the feelings, but what I understood in that split-second was more about what we can gain from NOT engaging to such a strenuous degree.

             Here’s what the Universe would like us to focus on.  Once we make the connection, then it’s appropriate to

Step Back

             The observing phase is next.  All of our emotions are valid.  But none of them can be sustained.   And there’s a reason for that, we’d get sick!  Actually, we often do.  We don’t always know why, could it be that we’re trying to keep up a false feeling front?

             We can draw on our inner well of peace.  We can stop, allowing ourselves to . . .  Be.  We can assist our body by utilizing our mind.  By slowing down, calming our breath, we are able to take that Step Back and make the necessary observations.

             Of course this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t experience the emotions.  It’s simply an excellent way to not be overwhelmed by them.

             Engage.  Connect.  Then, we can Let Go.  Honouring (but not retaining) how we feel will assist us, enabling us to see from a perspective of knowledge.

             It might not be easy, but like so much which we can learn from, it’s pretty damn simple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Actively Deflecting

             It seems as though we’re running with a theme right now.   This morning I was made aware of more suggestions surrounding this central “simplify” concept that we are urged to keep addressing.

             And when this happens, I find it endlessly fascinating.  Basically we draw to us what we desire, or what we’re focusing on the most/the strongest; sometimes in the diction that would be best for us at this particular moment.  (It’s the processing of the Law of Attraction.)

             Here’s what’s recommended for today:

Turning away from negativity.

             When we take action, forcibly by will (as we just recently discussed), we are changing and altering energy.  We are advancing our adventure.  Is it best that these movements and actions be for our highest good?  Absolutely!

            Do we always go that route?  Not even a little bit.  And definitely, not every time, no.  But, we do try!  And that totally counts.  (Extra points for effort!)

             When we stand tall, putting our back to the petty and the material, we are making a statement.  Because, at the same time, we’re facing the positive and the spiritual.  We are positioning ourselves for healing.

             And within the regular rotation around our card altar, we have this simple but impeccably timed validation.

“Nature  ~

Take a walk.

Let the beauty of nature feed your soul.”

             Sure, we joke, but in truth, merely stepping outside can clear our head like nothing else.  Take a deep breath while standing in garden or forest (or backyard, or park, or patio, or next to indoor plants), and be.

             Be still.  Be in the moment.  Be walking.  Be recharged.  Be genuine.  Be positive.  Simply, be.

Today’s Deck:

Self-Care Cards by Cheryl Richardson

Today’s Sharing:

is from my mother (again), but also from my faraway daughter.  Go read THIS.  Hanny wrote it three years ago, but after we all got a glimpse of my mom yesterday, let’s just notice how really amazing it is that she continues to think of others and whether they’re having a good day or not.

             (And, the article includes a cute picture.)