Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Just, be.

Great, raw way to start your day: 1 cup of almond milk, two handfuls of spinach leaves, one apple, half a cup of organic cranberries - blended = revitalizing deliciousness!

This smoothie, paired with a cup of green tea, a little yoga, meditation - guided or otherwise, morning affirmations and gratitudes, can really make all the difference in your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being - at least for the rest of the day! And that is exactly how we need to live - one day at a time. Simple words, yet difficult to implement. Dwelling on the past or worrying about the future at times seems to be central to our human being-ness - but it isn't, and it need not be! Time is not linear - so whatever you are focusing on, is your present reality. I can't count the number of times I have said to myself "I'll start that on Monday," or, "as soon as I get this job my real life will begin," - idealizing this prospective future, not realizing that my present is indeed my future, just as my present is indeed my past. Time is illusory. There is only NOW! Incorporating yoga, meditation, affirmations, and gratitudes into your daily routine will definitely help you to be more present, in your body, and not living in the past or living for the future. It takes work - especially until it becomes habituated! Everyday I need to remind myself of the benefits, to avoid falling back into old patterns of thought and action. Everyday I am training myself how to be fully present. It becomes easier as you choose to trust the universe, trust in the flow of life, trust your intuition, and live your life slowly, gently, and deliberately.

When I became attuned to Reiki as a level II practitioner by my dear friend and mentor Delphina and her lovely wife Marie, I was inspired to write the following immediately post-attunement:
Do everything gently, be gentle on yourself and others. Move slowly while engaging yourself in anything. Do not fear, do not worry. Be at peace with yourself. Meditate often - mind, body, and spirit. Breathe deeply and luxuriously. Vibrate with the earth and with each other. We are all one, everyone is on their own journey. You must give love to receive love, so give love to all. It doesn't matter. You create what matters. Just, be.

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