What's an easy way to forgive?

Greetings to You ~

How do you know whether you need to forgive?  Often when someone or something triggers a negative emotion in you or you place judgment on something that is a clue.

What neutralizes the unpleasant feeling of judgment is forgiveness.

Any time we say something unkind or even think it there is an underlying energy that needs to be released and cleared up.  This is often when resistance comes up because we want to justify to ourselves why we see it as truth.

What if the person or situation showed up as a catalyst to clean up your own emotion and state of well being?

What if you removed the resistance and simply wanted to clean up the energy?

What if it cleared up your own energy and had nothing to do with the other person?

You'd still feel better right?

Ho'oponopono is a healing process from Hawaii that means to make things right and bring balance to things.

This video has an interesting story about using Ho'oponopono that brought about rehabilitation at a prison in the 1980's.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSfbkG97H7Q&feature=related

What if you tried this method to clear up the energy you may hold against yourself or others?  This is what is referred to as energy healing.  There are many different methods of energy healing, this is just one of them.

The key is the willingness to believe that this can work.  The key to anything and all things is the belief you hold.  It's everything.

That's why you choose what makes sense for you.  Choose what resonates for you.  If you aren't open to the possibility of trying, it probably won't work.

If you feel called to experiment and try the Ho'oponopono healing process, here it is.

1. Think of a person or situation you have a grievance with
2. Repeat the words:
• I'm sorry
• Please forgive me
• Thank you
• I love you

The intention is to clear up your own energy to experience more peace in your own life. 

You are what you think about.  Choose the thoughts and actions that you want to project back out into the world.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Peace and Joy ~
Sheila
xo

Did you Give More Than You Received?

Greetings to You ~

How do you feel at the end of this week?  Do you feel like you still need to get more done?

If you're not feeling balanced then it's likely you expended more energy than you received.  Did you give too much to others this week and didn't receiving the support you needed.  Did you work overtime that you didn't get paid for?

There will always be ebbs and flows in our lives, that's normal.  What's important to realize is when your scales have tipped in one direction putting you in a state of imbalance.

If you feel like you're running on empty do something that will fill you up at a Spirit level.

• Listen to your favorite music
• Take a relaxing bath
• Go for a walk someplace in nature
• Find a quiet space to be still
• Look at something beautiful

Give yourself that gift even if it's for 30 minutes.  Nourish the inner and outer part of you and come back feeling refreshed and more at peace.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Peace and Joy ~
Sheila
xo

Are You on the Verge of a Breakdown or a Breakthrough?

Greetings to You ~

You want the life of your dreams right?  You want to be shown the way, take inspired action and have doors open easily for you.  You hear about this happening for other people and wish you had the same experience but the complete opposite happens.  Ugh.

You’ve gone through the steps of planning, creating and taking the action that you know in your heart of hearts is moving you toward your goal and life purpose.  Then all of a sudden chaos ensues and roadblocks appear that seem to indicate you’re not on the right path.

You ask yourself, “Why is this happening?”  Is this a sign you should be doing something else?

It feels SO frustrating when this happens and you start second guessing whether this really is your next best step.  “Is my dream really worth all of this angst and trouble?”

Chaos often ensues just before the really BIG breakthrough.  You may be challenged with technology glitches or resistance from people you care about suggesting you shouldn’t move forward.

If the action you are about to take is in line with your dreams and your vision, it’s just a test to see how committed you really are. The chaos is there simply to try to make you stay right where you are.  Staying uncomfortable with your personal status quo.  The ego mind does not want to change, even when your Spirit wants so much for you to continue. 

A great quote was shared recently from John Assaraf.  “If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient; if you’re committed, you’ll do what it takes.”

When you think you’re ready for a big breakthrough embrace the chaos and know you're getting ready to go to the next level.  If you’re committed to the life of your dreams you’ll do whatever it takes.

Ask for guidance and listen to your higher Self, Spirit, Source, your intuition, whatever you refer to as your greater power before you give up.  

Wishing you open doors and breakthroughs.

Peace and Joy ~

Sheila 

xo

The Bridges of Transition

Greetings to You ~

Have you experienced first hand what it's like to go from being an employee, to being unemployed to becoming self-employed?  Have you ever dreamed of it?

The word transition often comes up which describes a change, passage, transformation and shift that occurs.  There are different phases along the way.

Think of three bridges of connection, healing and hope.  You'll be crossing each one of those if you choose the journey of going from being an employee to being self-employed.

While you're still an employee is the best time to connect to your higher self, the power of a greater source.  If you're experiencing the contrast of what you don't want to show up in your life it's evidence that something has to change.  Only through self discovery will you know whether it's you who has to change by doing some inner work or whether your outer circumstances need to change.

After that you may realize that you really need to transition and change what you're currently doing.  Not because you're running away from something but because you know there is something else waiting for you that you must explore.

There are different choices you can make when you cross the bridge toward healing.  Leaving your job entirely is one choice but you could make a change to a less stressful job, work part time, anything to help bring some space into your life to regain your sense of Self.

If a transition occurs that is not of your own choice it can feel like a sad and lonely time.  If you haven't done it already connect to your feelings to understand how you want the next phase of your life to be.

A transition period that has been imposed upon you can become a great blessing but needs a bit of time to sort out.  Refrain from jumping into the next thing without fully recognizing the parts of you that need to heal and become stronger first.

Stepping over the bridge to self employment is like stepping into hope.  A feeling of higher self-esteem and security when you feel comfortable being you and speaking your truth.  Abundance follows along the path of self-employment and self-empowerment.

Once you've crossed the bridges of connection, healing and hope there is a bliss filled life waiting to greet you.  Walking along the path of overwhelm and burnout is not sustainable and it may be a sign that you need to cross a bridge.

Wherever you are right now is all part of the journey.

Peace and Joy ~
Sheila
xo

Are you working from a place of inspiration or perspiration?

Greetings to You ~

Have you been reminded lately that you're working at an extreme and frantic pace and it's not working for you?  Does it feel like a restriction of energy where even simple tasks begin to feel like a struggle?  A telltale sign is when the thought of having fun sounds like an effort.

Working harder and getting less accomplished is a frustrating experience.

If you're feeling like your groove or your rhythm is off it's a reminder to call your energy back.  Stop moving up stream and remember how it feels to be in the flow.

What are your rituals that help you stay in a good feeling place?

• meditation
• journaling
• going for a walk
• an exercise routine or yoga practice
• eating home cooked meals
• getting enough rest

For some of you a vacation may come to mind and that may very well be what you need for extreme recharge.  You also need to find your regular rhythm when you return, otherwise you're on a roller coast that keeps you out of balance and living for the next holiday.

It may feel counter intuitive when there are deadlines, real or self-imposed, looming over you.  But it will create clarity and focus and help you work from a place of inspiration which is ultimately more efficient.

Frantic, scattered and overwhelm energy is simply a call for you to come back to a place of Spirit.

Let your heart lead you rather than your mind.

Peace and Joy ~
Sheila
xo

Are you finally ready to lovingly let go?

Greetings to You ~

Yesterday's blog was about transition and changing from one condition to another.

We often associate "physical healing" with our body but it's also your personal space and living environment.  Clearing clutter from your environment can be part of a healing process.

Whether it's work or personal items we often keep things that no longer bring value to our life.  You can honor the past by going through files and reports and consider this, "What can you let go of?"

If you're transitioning from a place of employment honor the work that you've done and give yourself permission to let it go.  It's a process of creating space and it's liberating.

Peace and Joy ~

Sheila 

xo

Did you know this about change?

Greetings to You ~

How easily do you adapt to transitions in your life?  Are they smooth, bumpy or do you feel you're in a holding pattern?

Whether you recognize it or not you're constantly adapting and changing to new conditions in your life.  Even the seasons bring a transition where you shift from one different cycle to a new one.  

The dictionary meaning for Transition (noun) is the process or a period of changing from one condition to another.

Whether the change is brought about by your own choice or circumstances outside of your control, the transition period is an important time in your life.

Are you in a hurry to do the next thing but it's not happening as quickly as you'd like?  A tendency can be to want to hurry the transition process.  Especially when you're used to working at a fast pace.  

Part of the process is to decompress and allow yourself to get back in touch with who you really are.  A time to consciously be aware of what direction you are moving in.

Learn and grow from the past and consider the following for your future:

"When the old way is breaking up, a new way is trying to break through."

"The more precisely you plan, the harder it can be for you to adapt."

"The best things often happen when you're not expecting it."

"Let go, knowing that something far greater than you can imagine is on its way."

If you left your workplace you may feel uncomfortable shifting to a slower pace.  For some of you a slower pace feels right but you may start to feel unworthy.  

How do you feel when a new acquaintance asks what you do?  How do you feel when friends and family ask what you've been up to?  You don’t have to explain or make it sound like you're busy.  You may not have as much outer doing to share but this can be a time of great inner transformation.

Embrace this time in the void.  You can use it to prepare for what's coming around the corner.  

In the coming days I'm going to share with you ways to take care of your physical body and what you can do in your personal space to help ease the transition.

Peace and Joy ~

Sheila

xo