A new day

It's a new day, it's a new dawn...

do with it what you will.

Something in the sunshine

The sun was shining so warm yesterday, and this morning one wakes up to a frost. The sun can be a very uplifting and often un-noticed source of energy and enthusiasm in our own selves.

When you struggle to find energy or enthusiasm, try feeling love.. don't think it, remember what it feels like to feel it... then simply allow that feeling to flow through you.

Emotional Confidence

I have been reading Emotional Confidence by Gael Lindenfield, and I simply must quote

"Turn your focus away from the person or thing that hurt you, and back onto yourself and your own emotional health"

Her website may be found at http://www.gael-lindenfield.com/

And you can purchase Emotional Confidence, at Amazon, by clicking on the link below.
Emotional Confidence: Simple Steps to Understanding and Controlling Your Feelings

Be creative

I recently read on a recent Crimson Circle Shroud, ( http://www.crimsoncircle.com/ ) About the importance of being creative.

When we are creative, we allow our energy to flow. Being creative can help us to feel better, especially when we have finished. Sitting back and viewing what you have made, helps to give us a sense of achievement.
Being creative helps us to feel satisfied, allows us to express ourselves and helps us to unwind.

I know that some people struggle to be creative. Being good at, or enjoying painting, drawing, singing or playing an instrument doesn't come as a birth right to many people.
Yet, there are many other ways that you can be creative.

for example;
- cooking
- gardening
- poetry
- writing
- building a website
- re-decorating your home
- woodwork
- airfix type models
- crafts, papermaking, quilling, wood-burning
- sewing & knitting

Being creative is about allowing ourselves to relax, it's about building or making something which expresses who you are. It doesn't have to be anything big, it doesn't have to be something that requires a lot of expensive outlay.

If I recall the shroud mentioned to try to something creative every single day. Maybe that may be a little too much for some people, but prahaps, something creative for at least an hour a week would be a good start - mind, I do believe that once you get started, you'll be wanting to do it for longer!

T-Shirts

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Duality

Duality: Ii is s the two seperate parts of ourselves, that have a clear distinction, yet when we find it difficult to live our daily lives in either fully.
One part of us is the 'old' us. The person we were BEFORE we saw light or glimmer in being a more spiritual person.
The other part of us is the 'new' us. The person we want to be, more spiritual, more in balance and more at peace.

Finding ourselves getting angry, or upset, or selfish, or controlling. Then standing back and thinking "What am I doing!"

Duality is normal. Duality is a process, a part of us which is learning to live in a new way. Whenever there is change, it takes time to adjust.

Let's take a simple example. For years you have put the sugar bowl next to the kettle. After a tidy up and re-arrangement, the sugar bowl now resides on the shelf. For days after moving it, you instinctively reach for the sugar bowl, expecting it to be by the kettle. For a second you think "Where is it" and then you remember it's new home on the shelf.
Eventually, you will instinctively reach for it on the shelf. But it takes time.

Duality also arises when we mix with the general public, we are faced with situations and circumstance which requires us to 'fit in' with whatever is going on around us. At the grocery store, the post office, the workplace... We all have to find a balance, a way to handle these places and situations in the best way that we can. But often we find, especially at the start of a spiritual journey; that we find ourselves slipping back into the 'old' us, in order to get by, because the 'new' us simply doesn't know how to respond, or maintain itself surrounded by old influences.

Rememeber, that's normal too.
Change doesn't come naturally, change needs to be learnt, handled and needs to become the 'norm'. This takes time. And one step at a time is fine.

Chakra / Back Ache

About 10 years before I 'learnt' about Chakras. I used to have a terrible lower back ache. (Situated at the back of my Sacral Chakra). Some days it was terribly painful, other days it was like there was no problem at all. I recall going to the doctors, having it looked at by a specialist, and had x-rays - yet no problem could be found. No problem, yet the back pain continued, intermitantly for many years.

As I started working on my chakras, eventually I realised that I should fix my back. After a few months of intense soul searching, understanding myself and my issues around the sacral chakra, finding ways to resolve the issues and chakra energy work/visualisation.
The back pain never returned.
Along with that, I noticed that I never EVER got (sorry guys) PMT. Any women out there that suffer very badly with PMT - please, I do recommend that you look back in your life for any old issues that relate to the sacral chakra.

When in balance the sacral chakra offers us; Self Respect, self esteem, confidence in our abilities, a sense of freedom.

Imbalances are caused by restriction, Withdrawn behaviour/wanting to withdraw, destructive feelings, dependency, waiting, Low self esteem, low sex drive, difficulty communicating with other people (particularly the opposite sex). Denial of pleasure (not just sex), Martyr behaviour.

If you back ache is originating here, are you are likely having issues which involve give or take'
Further reading on the Sacral Chakra may be found by clicking the link below.
http://www.inner-truth.net/healing/chakras/sacralchakra.html

Buddha's Anger Quote

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

Buddha

Anger

Why project your anger onto someone else? Especially an innocent family member or work colleague... You will actually feel better by taking time out to VOICE your anger with calm words.

By shouting 'GO AWAY, LEAVE ME ALONE' you are not voicing your anger. you are PROJECTING your anger and allowing other people to pick it up and get angry too...

By taking a deep breath, downing tools for a minute and saying 'I'm sorry for shouting, I'm really worried about work and I cant seem to concentrate, I didn't mean to snap' You are explaining your actions, voicing out your concerns and will be more able to find a viable solution, and maybe even a helping hand.

Remove anger by knowing that everything will work out for the best one way or another.

Remove Anger by accepting situations.

Shouting at someone will NOT improve how YOU are feeling. It will NOT automatically trigger the response YOU want from them (of course it 'may', but you can't guarantee it). And if you do NOT get the response you wanted, shouting and getting angry AT someone, will actually make you feel worse.

Please see full article at
http://www.inner-truth.net/emotions/anger.html

I am grateful ( Affirmations)

I am grateful that I have use of my eyes to see
I am grateful that I have use of my hands to touch
I am grateful that I have use of my nose to smell the flowers, fresh baked bread...
I am grateful that I had food to eat
I am grateful that I had money to pay my way
I am grateful that my friend rang
I am grateful that I have friends
I am grateful that I have family
I am grateful that I have a son/daughter/partner/brother/sister whom I love
I am grateful that the sun shone
I am grateful that the rains watered the earth
I am grateful that the traffic was clear on the way to work
I am grateful that today I smiled
I am grateful that today I laughed
I am grateful that I have a home to live in
I am grateful that I have light in my room
I am grateful for my material items - even the ones I rarely use

Aggression

When we are faced with someone whom is in an aggressive mood, our instant reaction is to mirror them and become angry and aggressive back. It requires a great deal of self control in order to give back peace and calm.

Aggression is based in anger and thus based on fear. Be that it is rising up within you or that you are facing aggressive behaviour. There is always an underlying reason for the fury of feelings which are arising up within.

Aggression is seperate from anger, as we can feel anger as an emotion without expressing it. Aggression is the act of projecting that anger in any form, be that verbal aggression or physical aggression.

Please visit the link below to read more on Dealing with Aggression
http://www.inner-truth.net/emotions/aggression.html

Blame

How can you blame someone for doing what they thought was right ?
It's rare people do things knowing they are wrong, and when they do - there is usually a secondary reason for it.. For example, if someone intentionally tells a secret, knowing it will hurt - they have done so for THEIR reasons. And then you would need to ask yourself WHY you wanted it to remain a secret. (Things are always better out in the open).

How can you blame someone for being themselves?
Does it simply boil down to a feeling of jealousy or inadequacy that you are not them? or is it that you are angry that they aren't like you?

Are you are blaming someone for doing or not doing something how YOU would do it ?

Acceptance

At certain times in our lives we find ourselves having trouble moving on, getting over or forgiving. Each of these three problems require a level of acceptance, in order to move forward in our lives.

When we have trouble accepting something; it is because things are not how we want them to be.

Our ego, our driving force, is enraged.
Enraged, because we want things a certain way. Any other way, simply won't do. It's almost like a small child within you shouting "NO!", and whilst you don't normally physically act like a child and stamp your feet. When you have trouble accepting something you still get angry inside.

It is important that you understand that it is your 'life blood' or 'driving force' or 'Ego', that is struggling with accepting, those things which you know you have to accept.

Accepting, is quite simply calming your Ego.

Further reading at : http://www.inner-truth.net/emotions/acceptance.html

Making Decisions

"If you ever feel stuck, as if your life isn't moving along smoothly, then you need to make some clear decisions about what you want."
Quote Doreen Virtue Ph.D

Sometimes we just don't know what to do for the best; other times we simply allow ourselves to be carried along, without making any real choices as to the direction we are heading.

If you are having problems making a decision, then you create anxiety, worry, stress, frustration and confusion.

Once you have made the right decision. Things become SO much easier. Thus releasing any anxiety, reducing stress and minimising worry. Once the right decision has been made, frustration and confusion clear.

Further reading on deicision making may be found by clicking the link below
http://www.inner-truth.net/emotions/decide.html

Inner Truth Directory

Just a quick plug for the Inner Truth UK Healing & Therapies directory.
Listing alternative and holistic therapy practitioners, healers, psychics, instructors (from yoga to firewalking) within the United Kingdom

http://www.inner-truth.net/directory/index.html

Doubt

"The strength of your doubts is a reflection of the strength of your potential." Eric Francis

How true, when we doubt something, the doubt is the opposite of what we want.. hence a reflection. What do you think you can't do... see the reflection, and know what it means.

Emotional Courage

Emotional courage is the ability to face fears, painful emotional and physical situations, dangerous situations, uncertainty and intimidation.

To find courage within us, means we have to seek a true understanding of our motives within ourselves. This understanding has to embody a KNOWING that regardless, you WILL see things through.

It could be that your courage falters in face of your fears, and you know you must over come your fears to achieve the things you want to achieve.

It could be that your courage falters because you are not completely sure.

Even when we step blind into the unknown, courage comes from knowing completely that you have to leave the point you are currently stood in; in order to find better.

Anxiety

Many people whom suffer from Anxiety and Anxiety attacks may find the following activities worthwhile. They will aid your breathing techniques and help you to find a sense of calm.

Meditation
Pilates
Tai Chi
Yoga
Classes are carried out in most locations, to find classes and centres that can teach you meditation, pilates, tai chi and yoga.

Alternatively you can purchase books, cds and dvds that can help to teach you the basics. Please note that you will get most benefit from a professional, as they will be able to correct your mistakes and won't push you further than you can manage.

The following types of therapy may help you overcome Anxiety.

Massage
Counselling
Hypnotherapy
Psychotherapy
The professional guidance of a trainer counsellor or psychotherapist can help you to work through the core issues which are causing your anxiety, in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Massage can help you to relax, thus will lower your anxiety levels. Although it may not treat the anxiety at the core, it will certainly have an uplifting effect on your self.

Hypnotherapy can also help you work through your core issues in regards to Anxiety.

For practitioners in the UK, please visit
http://www.inner-truth.net/directory/index.html

Medicine

It's not very often that I get ill, very rare that I catch any cold that is going around. There has been a lot of releasing over the past week and I can feel the effects...

There is a lot to be thankful for regular medicine, even though personally, I prefer to leave that as a very last resort - conventional medicine does have it's place for convenience and I guess we live in a time where we want everything now.

Spiritual clearing and releasing does take time and it does require one to be undistracted. As a mother; (and as any mother knows) this isn't always possible!

But do remember, it doesn't sell you out to take medicine or pain killers - our roles in families and in our work do matter; and it also isn't wrong to stay in bed all day if you need to recover.

Helping others

It's human nature to want to help other people. When you do so, and it is appreicated, it can make us feel useful or wanted. When you do so and it is not appreicated, it can make us feel used. Remember please; that when you do something for anyone, you should do it not for recognition or for any good feelings that may arise. You should do it because you want to. That way, if it is appreicated or not, you can still feel good about yourself.

Sometimes we try to help people, and they can abuse our nature. If you feel this at any point, it is important to assess why you wish to help them. And also, assess with your own intution if they really DO want help, or if they just want someone to rely on and do the hard work for them.