Sunday, March 29, 2009
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase." ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
F.E.A.R = False Evidence Appearing Real
This is one of my favorite anacronyms, and it is a reminder that we can choose how we perceive our world. Fear is virtually unnecessary in most situations. We each have the power within us to transform fear into excitement and motivation.
Here are 10 steps that you can take to turn your fear into fuel:
1) Connect your body and mind - Any time doubt arises, tune in to where in your body you feel it. What story are you telling yourself about your fear? Is your story coming from a past experience, a "what if"? Breath slowly and deeply into the tension and allow it to release. You will be amazed at the power of your breath!
2) Change your story - Once you figure out what is driving your story, visualize the outcome to be your desired result instead of the story that is feeding the fear. In this way you can change fear into excitement. Get excited about what is to come!
3) Meditate - Do a simple meditation to connect to your body at the beginning of your day. You only need 10 minutes are so. Close your eyes, focus on your breath, where is it flowing and where isn't it? Draw your breath slowly and deeply into the places where you find it doesn't flow as easily. This will show you where you hold emotions, and energize those places. It will help release stress and tension in the body. Say an affirmation for your day such as "today everything that happens is for the highest and best good". I say each affirmation I choose three times.
4) Show Gratitude - Practice this especially at the beginning of your day, and as you are going to sleep at night. While you sleep, you hold the last thoughts or feelings you had before you fell asleep. Remember each thing, person, or situation, in your life that you are grateful for. The more you practice gratitude, the less you will remember to worry. As you get good at this, you will learn to be grateful even for the things that seem negative. Your mind will reprogram itself to expect and accept the good things in life. You deserve it!
5) Expect Miracles! - The "Miracle Money Technique"* was recently shared with me. The technique uses a simple statement "This week I will experience a Miracle having to do with money". You must say it exactly that way. Once you experience a miracle, be it finding a penny on the ground, or someone offering to buy you lunch, recognize it, and say "Aha, here is a miracle having to do with money", then "This week I will experience ANOTHER Miracle having to do with money". I don't know yet if it brings riches beyond belief, but what I DO know is that it trains your mind to expect miracles instead of tragedies.
6) You are Fully Supported and Protected - Regardless  |
of your spiritual beliefs, you can use this affirmation in any situation to tell your mind that everything is ok. When you feel anxiety, stop yourself and say aloud or in your head "I am fully supported and protected in all ways at all times". If you believe in a higher power, you can add "I am fully supported and protected in all ways at all times by Divine Love and Divine Will", or "...by God", or "...by the Goddess", whatever your higher power is. Even if you are not at all spiritual, this statement will help you trick your mind into believing you are supported, and therefore will reduce the immediate stress and allow you better overall health.
7) Create your own Affirmations - This is the most powerful way to manifest good in your life. Using affirmations others have created is wonderful, and I fully encourage this. However if you can create your own affirmations, they will have even more power and meaning to you.
8) Check Astrology Often - Planetary alignments have an energetic power. If you can tap in to this power, it will help you to focus and manifest more quickly. As an example, this week we have an Aries New Moon. This is the perfect time for fresh starts, renewing perspective, reconnecting with your childlike innocence and sense of adventure. If you can connect with this energy, you will remember that life is just a big adventure, so go for it without fear!
9) Clear the Clutter - Spring Cleaning is a great way to renew your spirit. Rid yourself of anything in your home that you do not have a use for, and at the same time focus on anything you might be holding in your mind. Is worrying about money useful to you? If not, get rid of it. Is holding a grudge useful? No? Offer forgiveness and let it go! It seems difficult to change old mental patterns at times, but if you take some of the tips in this article, and utilize these tools daily, you will find it much easier to re-pattern your thoughts and accept your good.
10) Claim your Power - You are in control at all times of your thoughts and emotions. Remember that you are not ever given an opportunity that you cannot handle, and all challenges happen for a good reason. Whatever comes up, face it with a fun attitude knowing it as an opportunity and not a punishment. You have the tools and resources at your fingertips to win every challenge. If you face life with this perspective, you will not only survive and thrive, but will actually have even more energy to work with!
One final tip, and possibly the most important is remember to take care of your mind and body. Treat yourself to a fancy meal now and then, practice daily yoga and meditation, receive regular body treatments such as massage and acupuncture, take a bath with your favorite essential oil, or go for short walks in the sun.
Whatever your beliefs, these techniques can really help you to overcome your fears, and turn them into fuel to succeed in what may seem like survival times. It takes practice, but each day you will find it easier to fall into positive thinking rather than damaging negative thought patterns and fears.
Namaste,
Jewl
* The Miracle Money Technique was shared with me, and I do not know the original source. If you know the original source of this technique, please let me know and I'd be more than happy to share it in the next newsletter. I would also be happy to share the full meaning of the technique if you email me and request this.
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On April 19th, Sensorielle is hosting our first tea time chat with Life Purpose Coach, Beverlee Garb, M.P.A. Utilizing a unique body-centered approach, Beverlee will help you:
1. understand what it means to live true to your purpose;
2. show you how to access your purpose through your body (not your mind); and
3. stay true to your path by not being sidetracked by what you "should" and "must" be doing to put money on the table.
Beverlee is an author, speaker and Life Purpose Coach. She has transformed hundreds of businesses and lives by showing business owners and individuals how to clarify and stay true to their purpose. According to her, "Without purpose, we are all just meandering around blindly, hoping that one day we will reach our goals. If we point our arrows, intentionally, in the direction that we would like to end up, we have a much better chance of succeeding."
When: Sunday, April 19th
Where: Sensorielle Spa
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: Suggested price $25 (pay what you can is our philosophy. All are welcome and will not be turned away on the basis of payment.)
RSVP to beverleegarb@yahoo.com
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Sensorielle thanks you for a wonderful Grand Reopening celebration! We met lots of new friends and reconnected with old friends. Thank you for your support.
There are a couple auction items still left. Please send an email to experience@sensoriellespa.com with your interest if you would like to purchase one of these items:
One Month of Kung Fu lessons (also good for Tai Chi / Qigong) at Boulder Kung Fu Academy.
One Hour Unleash Your Purpose Life Coaching session with Beverlee Garb
Don't forget to Vote for Best of Boulder before March 31! We would love to have your vote for best alternative health care, day spa, massage, skin care. Thank you!
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Sensorielle has a vast array of natural and organic skin care products, jewelry, body care, and chakra balancing essentials oils.
We provide a variety of services based in nature, harmony, beauty, and healing. We specialize in holistic treatments including Massage, Ayurveda, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Massage, Prenatal & Postpartum treatments, Reiki (energy work), Reflexology, Detoxifying, Beautifying treatments, Acutonics, Reflexology, Energy work, and coming soon, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine.
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