IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR CHANGE

Is your life (health, finances, knowledge, inner peace, unconditional love, relationship, work, parenting, etc…) improving or not? If you can say “yes” to all of these, then great! It means you have little or no amount of change to make in your life. If, however, you said “no” to any of these, it might be telling you exactly where you need to do your homework for the next phase of your life. And, as you often hear me say, “You will make these changes either the easy way (as a conscious participant) or the hard way (with denial and resistance, thus causing crisis).”

So let’s approach these changes from two sides: 1. Release the old. 2. Bring in the new. And to get us started with “releasing the old,” I highly suggest you take a moment to reflect on and release anything you choose to leave in the past and would not want to take into the next phase of your life. Perhaps you could write these things down, along with any hurt or unresolved feelings, then burn the paper and give it ALL to God. Then, begin making healthy new plans for a new life—all based on a great level of Love and Self-Worth.

Once we successfully release the old (to any degree), we must have a clear commitment to “bring in the new.” Here’s where you can evaluate your life and determine which areas you are prepared to see and experience differently. Let’s look at several options . . . but be sure to select at least a few (or make up some of your own) and then stick to your plan of improvement permanently—or as long as you can.

UPGRADE ALL LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS:

(Print this out and perhaps make a checklist out of it to make sure you apply your chosen steps toward a better life.)

PHYSICAL: Diet (add good supplements to your diet, eat less junk food and eat more alkaline foods such as veggies), Exercise (stretching and cardio for at least 30 minutes), Prosperity (create a prayer wheel that features what new things you choose to have in your life), Sexuality (find a way to become more at peace with your body and its desires), Surroundings (clean out your closets, house, car, etc…and give away everything you do not need or use on a regular basis), Self Care (get a regular massage and/or other forms of health care and pampering), and Service (find a way to be of service and bring good to people around you).

EMOTIONAL: Counseling (be sure to get counseling or use breathwork and/or other means of getting yourself clear of old, toxic emotions, Partnerships (get couples counseling for your intimate relationships—especially if there are issues with communication or intimacy), Friendships (make it a point to open up to and nurture healthy, close friendships), Healing (besides counseling, use progressive healing techniques and prayer to help release old wounds).

INTELLECTUAL: Study (read healthy new materials on a regular basis to expand your mind and exercise your brain), Focus (practice concentration exercises, as well as sticking to things you start), Organize (learn better time management, use a daily planner, and get some assistance organizing your office, home, and finances).

CREATIVE: Imagination and Visualization (use visualization as a regular part of your daily practice, as it nurtures your heart and soul), Art (choose some form of creative expression—music, painting, etc…), Dance and Sing (play your favorite music—especially music that lifts you and inspires you–and sing along and/or dance freely).

SPIRITUAL: Prayer and Meditation (begin and end your day with at least 10 minutes of prayer and meditation), Forgiveness (continually practice forgiveness for those who you feel have harmed you in any way), Gratitude (give thanks on a regular basis for all the lessons you have learned and the gifts you have received), Love (practice turning all expressions of love into a greater level of Unconditional Love).

Once you have developed most, or all, of these facets of your life to a fairly balanced level, you will find yourself reaching new heights of peace and fulfillment. With this newfound fulfillment, you will be ready to move forward to the next phase on the spiritual path—Mastery.