KRISTINA'S WEEKLY EMAIL OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING ESSAYS & VIDEOS TO KEEP YOU CONNECTED TO YOURSELF ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE |
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It was a bit of of a struggle getting today's PGG out; I think because there is so much going on in the energetic soup, it's hard to pinpoint or get a handle on it, and I am just as susceptible as anyone else! So I have done my best to hone in on what might be helpful for you here...
Whether you are experiencing a lot of activity in and around your life and/or are directly connected with any of the external events happening the world, you might feel like you're approaching or are in the midst of an invisible tsunami of varying degrees. Or maybe you just feel "off."
Perhaps there are lots of feelings surfacing, maybe some old stuff you thought you had resolved needs one last sweeping out, or simply old patterns and behaviors that really have to go are popping up so you can give them the final heave-ho (with compassion, knowing that they likely served you at some point). As I remind all my clients, detoxing never feeeeels good in the moment, but you will always feel better after!
And today's PGG below reminds us that whatever it is, know that it's saying "hello" (probably not in the most comfortable/convenient way...!) in order to be released. And trust that whatever is changing needs to be changed and is for your highest good.
The main thing is that we do our best to be as gentle, patient and compassionate with ourselves as possible - and forgiving of ourselves when we're not. And give others the benefit of the doubt as they too are dealing with their stuff just the same, but perhaps with less awareness...
Speaking of which, the theme of forgiveness in general is especially helpful at this time, keeping in mind that forgiveness of yourself or others doesn't condone anything, it is simply about letting things go so they don't have a hold on or take up space in you any longer.
Today's PGG Video of the Week is about the importance of emotions and feeling your feelings. This week's Instagram post is a recent message about how you are not alone that seemed to resonate with many, and this one about the importance of being seen and sharing our authentic selves with each other. And for today's PGG Vibe of the Week, how about a little pick-me-up with Stevie Wonder's Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
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Something's Gotta Give
Originally published on March 15, 2011
We all have areas of life that we tend to neglect more than others, allowing things to build up over time. Like Mother Nature’s need to release her pent-up pressure through a variety of earth — and weather-based events, our unbalanced energy has to go somewhere.
And when not addressed it gets buried within us as fat or addictions, crushing debt, unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, physical or mental illness or a general malaise until one day the walls come a tumblin’ down — because if you don’t take care of it, the Universe eventually will.
As the saying goes, we often need to have a breakdown before we can have a breakthrough; it’s just life showing us where change is required. What emotions have been repressed that need to be released with a good cry or a sweaty workout? Is your mind about to crack (hopefully not like Charlie Sheen’s did, which on the surface appears entertaining but is no joking matter)? Is a relationship, career, job search or financial situation beyond repair or in need of a big ole tune-up? Is your body giving you a hard time?
Change is one thing that is certain in life, and it is most definitely in the air at the moment. Embracing it and going with the flow makes dealing with change easier and less stressful, so heed the wisdom from a certain 70’s hit TV series, when Peter was going through puberty and the Brady kids sang,very groovily I might add, “When it’s time to change, then it’s time to change/ Don’t fight the tide, come along for the ride.” It means that “…you’ve got to re-arrange who you are into what you’re gonna be.” (Try getting that song out of your head now… Sha na na na na).
Change is always good if we respond to it in the right way - by accepting our state of affairs and our responsibility in its creation, and by facing the fears of what actions are necessary to confront it, all the while knowing that we will be better, stronger, and wiser for having done so. And, we need to deal with the reality of the situation as it is, not as we would like it to be.
Not sure where the seismic activity or cresting river is in your life? Like Luke Skywalker or Jamiroquai, you can always Use the Force, or just give me a buzz and I’ll provide some rescue, relief and/or recovery to help you avoid a full-on meltdown and instead enjoy the ride!
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