Welcoming the New Year!
Time to practice writing 2023! This time of year we tend to look back at where we've been and look forward to what may come. The mind loves these kinds of exercises. But the thoughts can wreak havoc on the emotions creating lots of stress if our experience doesn't match what we "think" we should have done, what we wanted or what used to be. The mind is a beautiful thing when we can simply observe it and not fall into the trap of believing the stories it tells us.
This year is a great time to begin or enrich the connection we have with our body; to be present and aware of our own being; to live as our true self. When we place our conscious attention on what is happening right now using mindfulness and living in the present moment, we can observe the mind and the stories it tells. The stories are frequently based on the past, the future and societal conditioning - all factors that can draw us away from being ourselves. We are each beautiful unique beings with amazing abilities waiting to be realized.
Awareness arises by living in the moment. We are here to learn to "be" - relaxed in a state of "be"ing rather than being caught up in mental self-judgement. This is a time to be in touch with the internal witness, the observer that never leaves and never changes. The observer is our own inner wisdom stepping forward to guide us.
In Human Design January 22nd marks the beginning of a new annual cycle referred to as the Rave New Year. This is when the energies in the universe shift to new beginnings. Later this month I'll send an email with information on the influences that this new year will present us with. I'll share what to watch for and provide tips on how to manage our own reactions to the ever-changing world we live in.
For now, take time for yourself. Allow yourself time to commune with your inner spirit, your inner wisdom. Consider becoming a detached observer of your mind and of what's going on in the world around you. Give yourself time to check with your inner wisdom when you feel emotion arising from what something, someone or some group says or does. Use that awareness to move gracefully through life.
I wish you Peace, Joy and Love in the coming new year!!
Sending you Love & Light!
Linda
As always - Reiki sessions, personal counseling and Human Design analysis and training are offered to help you balance and gracefully navigate life.
