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couple years ago I began watching documentaries and many different webinars
mostly out of curiosity. Out of the thousands of “how to’s” on eating healthy,
living a stress free life and more, I’ve found a strong message that many have
in common. Interestingly enough, that would include a recent visit with a
physician so it’s not just the woo-woo clubs of the internet.
Reduce stress.
Defined as a state
of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding
circumstances.
"he's obviously under a lot of stress"
synonyms:
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strain, pressure, (nervous)
tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, difficulty;
informalhassle
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I’m focusing on the above to make my point for the remainder of this blog.
What if everything we think about were merely constructs of our own making?
What if our thoughts were things capable of having lives of their own? And what
if we realized we had a choice in how we perceive situations that we could
change the outcome?
There’s a lot of chatter about quantum fields and how the universe interacts
with each of our individual thought-creations and personal energies. Is it
possible to change limiting beliefs and the patterns that show up in our lives?
The answer is a resounding yes.
In order for grace to show up, shutting off all the horrible self-talk is the
first step. Since the beautiful mind is a great manifesting machine of all that
is good or not, let’s stop getting in our own way!
Begin with something small. Write down a belief you’ve had in the recent 24
hours then ask “Is this true?” “Is it possible to NOT be true?” Let’s pretend for a while it’s not because in
the long run everything will be okay.
I had a situation the other day where I was sad and depressed because I thought
I wouldn’t hear from somebody close to me. It was a special day. I laid down,
relaxed my mind and let go of this belief. I let go of the attachments and
expectations. Later in the afternoon I got the phone call.
By now you’re probably asking yourself what the heck does any of this have to
do with magic? Well… everything! If you find yourself constantly fussing and
fuming and worrying about an outcome of something, anything, you’re getting in
your own way. If you have a belief you will never have what you need for X,
it’s not always about the need, it’s oftentimes about the limiting beliefs and
the stressors associated with it.
Of course life will come at you from time to time and you’ll have those days.
Instead of thinking I shouldn’t feel this or think that, stop should-ing on yourself
and go ahead, feel it or think it so you can let it go.
Being perfectly positive 24-7 seems a bit woo-woo to me however having the
ability to knock out that gap between what’s needed and where you stand now
begins with noticing. Notice if you are reacting or responding. Ask some ‘what
if’ questions.
-Lilith
