A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with our family naturopath for a "medical intuitive" session. I had absolutely NO idea what this would entail. What she told me and what we talked about has definitely made me think about a lot of things and turn inward more, listening intently to my inner peace.
My sister and I have also spoken, on numerous occasions, about the Laws of Attraction (think positively), and through my 8-to-Great training (choose thoughts that feel good), I have come to really believe in this.
So when this floated through my FB feed,
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/03/10-powerful-affirmations-can-change-life.html
I decided to make a challenge to myself. One affirmation per week for 10 weeks. Repeated daily whenever needed but always first thing in the morning. It's amazing, 2 affirmations in, to notice how I can affect my mood by simply saying these words to myself.
My goal is simple. To say the affirmation daily for the week and to note how I feel and what, if anything, has changed. So here is my account of Affirmation #1, "Today I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy".
I began my challenge with this statement because it's the end of the school year and everyone, and I mean EVERYONE at my school is beyond exhausted. It's been a challenging and eye opening and experience FULL year for me. One that I know has truly changed me, my teaching, and my views on what I do. Yet I'm tired. So very tired. I spent so long in high school and elementary that I never had the blessings FULL experience of working with middle schoolers. I've heard folks say it's the most challenging age to teach, and true to form I didn't fully believe it till I experienced it myself.
So in light of the remaining couple days *cough 9 cough*, I focused on this one to help boost my energy and mood. And you know what????
It worked.
I had more energy last week than I've had in a while. I said the affirmation first thing in the morning, become more and more still with each repetition. I practiced a heart searching yoga practice each morning and arrived at school calm and ready to tackle the day when a few short weeks ago it was with trepidation and exhaustion over what the day would hold. I found myself repeating it through the day when challenging situations or students presented themselves and felt a shift through me that made me feel like it'll be okay and I can tackle anything.
I'm also following the advice given to me in my session to shut off my third eye completely at night by placing something cold on my forehead and listening to a meditation. I started the recommended melatonin and bought some chakra oils I've had my eye on for a while for the 3 chakra's I need to work on. It has been a pleasant experience so far.
This week I am working with "my body is healthy; my mind is brilliant; my soul is tranquil", and in the midst of cleaning up the water in our basement after last night's storms, it has placed a calm on me and made me realize how this situation is only temporary. Many people we know, including my parents, best friend, and other friends have struggled and continue to battle water in their basementa. Their houses still stand. They are still able to enjoy life. It's only temporary.
So I leave you with those thoughts of "what if I said these words to myself? How would my life change?" Take the opportunity...change your life.
