Do you ever feel like your good words or deeds go unnoticed? Sometimes I feel like I am just parroting myself...sharing a positive tid bit or helping individuals redirect negative energy or teaching a student I tutor about slowing downnnnnn or a new yogi in my class to protect their knee in a warrior pose....
And it feels like the words come out of my mouth...land out there in the world and just dissolve.
But sometimes someone reminds me of the power in my kind intentions and strong convictions. One of my intentions is to live in a way that is mindful and inspirational.
How do I do this?
I am constantly trying to be a better person. Searching for "the message" in challenges, and seeking to grow through joy.
One immensely helpful affirmation I continuously come back to...."I AM A MAGNET FOR DIVINE PROSPERITY"
Why does this help me?
Because it is a way of saying not only do POSITIVE experiences magnitize themselves to me, but as I walk through the world I am magnetizing opportunities, richness, joy, and peace to myself. Prosperity is not just about monetary wealth.
I was speaking to a friend of mine and she said "I have been saying that over and over ever since you taught it to me"
This friend was very skeptical of this whole affirmation thing (it sounds a little kooky, can you blame her?), but recently I noticed a shift in her. She has been more joyful, more positive, she has more self-belief. And you know what? She landed her dream job.
Coincidence? Perhaps.
But I believe the quality of your thoughts DO have an impact on the quality of your life. And they certainly did for her.
Do I take credit? Not really. This isn't about me. I am just doing what I believe I was put on earth to do. To grow through joy, to take the lessons I learn and share them.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
My Dharma
Recently I find myself fine-tuning my activities, thoughts, words, and deeds in order to maximize my peace and stability. I am grateful for the many people that have taught me I have choices-every minute, every second-that contribute to the quality of my life. Life isn't happening to me it's happening for me. How true and sweet those words are. It is so easy when still and quiet to let them resonate. To really SEE.
But sometimes I forget. I come out of this glittering white cocoon I have woven and experience fear, resistance, shame, and doubt. This is just contrast. This is just a reminder that there is more to want.
This year has been full of contrast and more than any other time in my life I wanted so badly for things that have in the past seemed like they would always be there. Success, support, guidance, security. I yearned for these things with my entire being and I believed they would come. Wisdom is knowing that if there is darkness there must be light. Wisdom is knowing to ask for help. And to take help even when you did not ask for it.
I have so many guardian angels here on earth.
I have so much to live for.
Yoga has been an unbelievable support. More than yoga, my breath. The bonds I have made this year in a time of crisis and uncertainty are beyond any that I could have ever imagined. My yoga family is loving, strong, brave, and pure. The 48 person hug I received every weekend this winter was my breath when I forgot to breathe.
I believe I was able to receive this and everything amazing that has happened since (my fabulous boyfriend, my amazing new career, my job teaching amazing and strong students at google every week, my flourishing work as an educational consultant that takes me to beautiful destinations, my beautiful family, etc. etc.) because I lost things that were taking up the space. The things I did not need fell away to make room for more and better.
I especially want to mention Taylor Wells for continuing to help me through her writing. When I feel myself losing touch with my spirituality and inner guide I read her blogs on super-mom.com and on her Best Life Ever blog from the Boston Herald. They remind me I always have a choice. To breathe. To get on my mat. To listen to beautiful music and read beautiful inspiring words. That to stay present in this moment is all I really have to do because this moment is my life.
Sweet dreams to all of my old friends and new. Just one more reminder (for you and for me) that you are enough. You are beautiful as you are. It takes as much energy to be brave as it does to be afraid. Being exactly who you are is your gift. It is your dharma. To spread happiness like wildfire and inevitably have happiness return to you.
Wishing you joy, love, light, clarity, wisdom and peace. The best night. The best life. All you seek to manifest. Or more. Or Better.
Namaste
But sometimes I forget. I come out of this glittering white cocoon I have woven and experience fear, resistance, shame, and doubt. This is just contrast. This is just a reminder that there is more to want.
This year has been full of contrast and more than any other time in my life I wanted so badly for things that have in the past seemed like they would always be there. Success, support, guidance, security. I yearned for these things with my entire being and I believed they would come. Wisdom is knowing that if there is darkness there must be light. Wisdom is knowing to ask for help. And to take help even when you did not ask for it.
I have so many guardian angels here on earth.
I have so much to live for.
Yoga has been an unbelievable support. More than yoga, my breath. The bonds I have made this year in a time of crisis and uncertainty are beyond any that I could have ever imagined. My yoga family is loving, strong, brave, and pure. The 48 person hug I received every weekend this winter was my breath when I forgot to breathe.
I believe I was able to receive this and everything amazing that has happened since (my fabulous boyfriend, my amazing new career, my job teaching amazing and strong students at google every week, my flourishing work as an educational consultant that takes me to beautiful destinations, my beautiful family, etc. etc.) because I lost things that were taking up the space. The things I did not need fell away to make room for more and better.
I especially want to mention Taylor Wells for continuing to help me through her writing. When I feel myself losing touch with my spirituality and inner guide I read her blogs on super-mom.com and on her Best Life Ever blog from the Boston Herald. They remind me I always have a choice. To breathe. To get on my mat. To listen to beautiful music and read beautiful inspiring words. That to stay present in this moment is all I really have to do because this moment is my life.
Sweet dreams to all of my old friends and new. Just one more reminder (for you and for me) that you are enough. You are beautiful as you are. It takes as much energy to be brave as it does to be afraid. Being exactly who you are is your gift. It is your dharma. To spread happiness like wildfire and inevitably have happiness return to you.
Wishing you joy, love, light, clarity, wisdom and peace. The best night. The best life. All you seek to manifest. Or more. Or Better.
Namaste
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