Finally
Over the past several years of practicing yoga, and more recently establishing a stable mindfulness meditation and pranayama practice, I've been becoming more aware of my true limiting beliefs. So much to the point, that I can no longer try and figure them out and work on it on my own, I have reached out for help.
It's not that this is anyone's fault. The stories that are being told have been written over and over passed down to each generation because they were engrained into our psyche. While I'm not going to be spilling everything out and sharing everything (remember this is my story) I can at least offer this to others some guidance to work through the projections and start to flip the switch.
So here are just some ideas I have implemented and maybe some resonate with you as well.
Coming up with a consistent meditation & pranayama practice. This is how I start everyday. I spend about 25 minutes, creating energy flow within the body and letting it take me into a place of peace. I started in 2020, just meditating maybe 5-10 minutes with mindfulness meditation and loving kindness. I've then starting practicing pranayama, as I discovered it was bringing into a much more relaxed state that would offer a clearer mind and more present thoughts, rather than the grocery list for shopping later.
I began to be more physically active. For me this is running, but it really could be anything. Others enjoy brisk walking, team sports, yoga…whatever. I think moving around stuck energies brings a clearer picture. A few weeks ago on my run I had several times where spirit was yelling at me that I'm NOT trusting myself, I'm scared and I'm not living authentically believing in my abilities. Sometimes again you need to move energy to move around to release. Not only does this give me a clearer mind, I was also able to clear emotions.
Find your support, your tribe, your people. I have a small circle of friends that get me, have always held space for me, and are a shoulder to cry on. Right now I have needed them more than ever. I know that I will have a bumpy road, but I know they will all be there. In turn, I honor their sisterhood and will be there when needed to offer compassion, love and support.
Start to journal - While I've never been keen on writing down my thoughts, I found some journals that have helped me become more present. Asking me questions like what is actually on my mind right now, versus thinking about something that happened yesterday or trying to think to far ahead in the future. I'm a driven personality so being able to prioritize my thoughts as they come in leaves me open to more - more compassion, empathy, love, abundance and peace.
Learn how to set clear intentions. I think this one is important! Unless you get the stuck energies out, you aren't going to be able to move things in a fluid way. Practicing some of the other items as well will bring you into the flow. Thinking of all the negative things that may be coming up is just creating suffering for you and doubt in your intentions. If there is ever a doubt, you may not have wholeheartedly and clearly intended for anything to happen. Really this has nothing to do with the moon, the time of the year (although it certainly can help) its all about you clear head, and open heart.
While these few things are going to solve the root cause of your story, It will offer a path too discovering where it truly came from and what you need to do. This leads me to my last item…
Don't be afraid to ask for help. When I first presented my issues to whoever would listen, it was so highly recommended that I also seek a unbiased source to listen as I spoke and provide some guidance on the steps to making me a whole person. This was a big step for me. Being an empath, healer, light worker, and a psychic we want to save everyone, including ourselves. If we can help someone else, we can work on it ourselves?! Nope, the EGO here needs to take a back seat. To truly create a pure vessel we need to know how to help ourselves.
This has been a learning process for sure. I'm still learning, learning to love and trust myself so I can be who I am meant to be. Be well friends, from my journey to yours…