3:18 p.m. - 2008-02-16
Back to the book
So...back to Simple Abundance essays for now.
There are all types of entries about finding your authentic self. Visualization of a perfect day in your life, making a list or cutting out pictures of all the things that move you, make you smile and bring joy to your heart.
Relishing in making a simple meal, enjoying the smells, appearance and taste of every bite. Putting chocolate on ice cream or making homemade soup and baking some bread even if it was purchased frozen from the grocery.
All things that make you feel warm and cozy. A bubble bath, listening to music, candles, reading a good book in bed, whatever makes you smile.
Another suggestion is making a great excursion. Taking time to go to an art film, or a museum, doing something that you love but never bother to do because no one else wants to do it with you. Take yourself on a date.
It's not easy to do this. You have to put aside any guilt you feel for taking some time to spend with just You. You have to get past the idea that it is self-indulgent or that you are too busy, don't have the money, or really should do something else. If YOU don't treat yourself to what brings you joy, WHO WILL?
Another idea was to find out what you really love? Go to a store where you have NEVER been. You will see the contents with a fresh eye. What really strikes you? What calls out to you? You may be surprised at what attracts your attention. List those things that make you go "WOW!". You may be surprised in the weeks to come what those things mean to you.
Also visit a higher priced store to see what the new fashions are this season, what themes are being promoted, what kinds of furniture is becoming popular, what are the new "in" colors.
This is the year for learning about your authentic self. Be patient. You are not going to change overnight. Trust that your real self will show its life to you naturally and with grace.
When you have a day that just unfolds so well...You have a good hair day, you get through a tough meeting at work with flying colors, you are complimented for something you have done...all seems right with your world. This is a glimpse of your authentic self. THE REAL YOU. The one who is positive and upbeat and feels good.
"We're in the flow of life and everything is in place." We have to learn to tap into this spiritual energy source more often. We need to take care of ourself, give ourself the gift of listening to our own needs, smiling at others, taking the time to talk to our pets, play with our children, finding a small daily pleasure to enjoy.
"But above all, be open to change. Welcome it, watch and wait as time will unfold and show its purpose."
"The world is too much with us...getting and spending, we lay waste our powers".....William Wordsworth.
Most women today would agree. We are exhausted from the "getting". We use up our energy getting the work done to earn a living, juggling the demands of a home and family and job. We are constantly "paying". "You can live a lifetime and at the end know more about others than you do about yourself".
Here's your challenge....... Try to turn off the television, don't read the newspaper for a week. Don't put yourself up against the skinny models, the fancy clothes, the celebrities, the next door neighbors. Don't let the opinions of others create what you believe. Instead, listen for the tiny whisper inside of you to tell you what is coming.
"When the clamor of the outside World is silenced, you will be able to hear your Inner Vibration.
Listen carefully....
It's playing your song.
