As the week unveiled its meaning in my life, I once again saw the common threads in many clients and in the continual work that I do in my own developmental process.
Thoughts become things - a powerful saying from the daily sayings that are presented to me in my email, BUT, thoughts are not who we are. They can shape the trajectory that life is taking and thus, they do maintain a level of power, but thoughts can be shaped if one removes him/herself from being "in it".
We often, when in a state of panic, will believe that the thought or circumstance is our reality, but in fact this is not the case. At a core level, we are energy, pure love and while events can feel real, devastating or joyous, we can choose to feel calm, at peace and in joy. This does take practice, is not always perfect.
What really got me thinking of this was my personal challenge of often waking in the middle of the night and especially in the morning with racing thoughts of everything I need to do, starting the day feeling overwhelmed before I've had my morning coffee! After attending a wonderful conference on genetic testing last weekend, I have better understanding of my brain chemistry and how my neurotransmitters fire rapidly. Great for the creative proccess and not so great for brain longevity - watch out Linds and Ash, you may have a frazzled mother's brain!
I also am very aware of the conditioning that has also led to this way of being and really do my diligence to use yoga, breath-work, getting out in nature, to help calm this situation. I remain a work in progress, but have come such a long way.
This inspires me to share these pearls of wisdom with my clients. So often, I have the privilege of assisting those who are desperate, have seen everyone without success, and now at my doorstep hoping that alternative approaches will make a difference. I truly believe that motivation can be created with small steps taken in the direction of observing the negative thoughts and by replacing them with positive ones.
Consider trying this in your own life - get comfortable, whether seated or lying down, roll shoulders back and down and begin to breathe deeply, go inward and focus on the breath or visualize a positive image. Breathe a few times and begin to just passively view and let the thoughts pass by as if watching on a TV screen. Don't fight with the thoughts, merely let them pass by like flowing water.
In peace,
Julie
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