Heal your heart, light your life

For months, the lovely Avianna told me to meditate. I didn’t. It wasn’t that I didn’t mean to or that I didn’t want to. I just didn’t prioritize it. Now it’s like food for my soul. It’s my way of treating myself. I’ve let go of my limiting thoughts, such as, “I can’t meditate until I download that song,” or “I’m too tired.”

I write these blogs from the heart, so I end up tying things back into my own personal experiences. This ‘Wisdom Card’ really brought it all full circle for me, so I wanted to make a pretty just in case it resonates with you. 

Doesn’t that just make it seem so simple. It’s bigger than you. It’s time that we take responsibility for what we’re putting out into the world. 

Stand up! Stand up for yourself! Stand up for what your heart knows! At least, just do me a favor and try it. You’re beautiful and loved, but you’re true beauty is illuminated once your actions reflect your heart.

This is where meditation can help you. It clears away all of the fluff, drama and space fillers. Your mind becomes clear. Your actions become true.

This one has been a little repetitive, but I just really hope to share this message with you all. I would also love to hear your feedback. What works for you? How do you treat your heart? How do you treat other's hearts? Forgive, release, breathe...doesn't that feel great?

Keep on smiling! It’s making a difference!

The sky is always blue

I had a beautiful weekend at the Celebrate Your Life conference in Chicago over the weekend. It was truly transformational and I’m so excited to share some things that I learned with you. 

I’m going to keep this a short, because my video was a bit too long. I respect your time, so I’ll start with this right off the bat.

I have to apologize for the length of this video. I think I need to break it down further in the future. :-) Due to my one-take rule, I didn’t want to re-record and lose the authenticity of the message.

Please, please, please take responsibility for your actions. Even the smallest one. Harness your energy. You’d be surprised how many smiles you can spread, just by opening your eyes and living in the present. Take the time to ask friend, family, co-workers how they are doing and actually listen. 

Smile and thank the cashier person at Target. Honor yourself, but truly loving yourself and letting your light shine through your actions.

Smile, my friends!

You're beautiful and so is your light!

Let it shine!

Train your thoughts

A thought, seemingly innocent, can change your reality. I’ve been really taking the time to train my thoughts to reflect what I want to happen. It can be challenging at times, but it’s totally worth it. 

My affirmation cards have really helped me learn how to change my vocabulary. If I have a situation that is extremely frustrating, I simply say one of my affirmations. 

Don’t let your energy attach to that thought. If that thought comes out, say out loud, “Cancel. Cancel. Cancel. Delete. Delete. Delete.” And actually feel that thought being cancelled.

My love also has another technique that can quickly shift your paradigm. He swaps the word frustrated with fascinated. 

Change this sentence to:

“I’m so frustrated with my job right now.”

To this sentence:

“I’m so fascinated with my job right now.”

And let yourself stop to take a moment to break down your so-called ‘frustrations.’ What is fascinating about the situation. Then take that thought and understand that it’s something you don’t want to attract anymore. Adjust your affirmation cards to thoughts leading you away from that end result. 

Let’s say it’s a co-worker you’re having issues with. By stopping to break it down, you own your responsibility for the situation. You don’t allow yourself to get worked up. And then you move forward by training your thoughts on how to work with this person in the future. By doing this, you turn your brain into proactive mode, instead of reactive.

I was bitter about my job letting me go and choosing someone that I thought was a lesser candidate. I was a cranky employee. I felt underappreciated. 

Time to shift. 

“If one advances confidently in the directions of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Henry David Thoreau

Everyday I thank spirit for the opportunities that I have had with my job. I also give thanks for future growth and career development while I’m hunting for a new job. It’s allowed me to create tasks for myself that make me more well-rounded. Instead of mentally checking out, I’ve totally come up with projects that challenge me and test my abilities in my career field.

I’m having difficulties explaining this whole concept, so I hope some of this makes sense. 

Create your own “I AM” phrases. Don’t let your day or circumstances decide your “I am’s.” 

I am thankful for my job!

I am financially abundant!

I am talented in my career field and will be compensated appropriately by my new employer.

I am grateful to love what I do.

I am loved and so are you!

Now go spread lots of smiles, lovelies!!!